After Rasmus Højlund scored both goals in Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Luton, Erik ten Hag stated that the striker’s current hot streak is just getting started. Højlund’s early goals helped United climb up to fifth position, three points behind Tottenham and five points behind Aston Villa.
No one has ever scored in six straight Premier League games at younger ages, and this is quite a turnaround from the £72 million signing’s shaky beginning, in which he failed to make a goal in a Premier League game until Boxing Day. Ten Hag applauded his fortitude and foresaw more bravery from the Dane.
With regard to the 21-year-old, Ten Hag stated, “We selected him on his character.” “I was aware of its power. As a Manchester United striker, you’ll require someone who can perform well under pressure, and he has that quality. He remains confident and does not become anxious. He radiates confidence, and I have no doubt that he will score much more.He was calm even though he required assistance. He had bad luck at first. He perseveres, proving that he is a fighter. Though he can still do better in several areas, it is obvious that he can score well.
Ten Hag claimed that following Carlton Morris’ goal for Luton, the initial half became extremely intense. As a result, Casemiro and Harry Maguire were replaced at halftime due to the yellow cards that they had received. “I believe that the game was headed in a direction that put a lot of stress on the referee and both players were at risk for receiving another booking,” the player stated. “We removed them because we have capable replacements.”
Although Ten Hag said that Casemiro’s midfield player was being singled out by referees, Ten Hag noted that Casemiro was lucky not to earn a second warning for fouling Ross Barkley.
He said, “It’s not like he gets booked if he doesn’t touch opponents. “Frequently right at the start of the game as well. I find it absurd and quite unjust that the first reservation was made. I removed him since I felt that the second one might have been. He gets booked after making contact with an opponent.
Rob Edwards, the manager of Luton, had a different perspective. “It’s likely indicative of his luck that he came off at halftime,” he remarked. They claim the first one wasn’t, but it does not mean the second one isn’t merely because the previous one wasn’t. Therefore, perhaps they got off with it there.
Luton continues to be elevated above the regression zone. Edwards remarked, “I felt we looked like a very strong team.” “I’m proud of a lot of things about that performance, especially considering how much hardship we faced early on.”
