Erik ten Hag reveals the advice he gave Rasmus Hojlund to break barren streak
Erik ten Hag says he reminded Rasmus Hojlund of his goalscoring exploits for Denmark and in the Champions League before the Manchester United striker ended his barren run in the Premier League with the winner against Aston Villa on Boxing Day. 20-year-old summer arrival Hojlund struck five times in the UCL group stages but had not netted in England's top flight before Tuesday night. The goal, which completed a comeback victory after Alejandro Garnacho's brace had cancelled out efforts from John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker, was also his first in eight Game s. "I have had several talks with him," Ten Hag said after the 3-2 victory. "I pointed out that you scored for Denmark a lot, you scored in the Champions League, you have demonstrated the ability, so you can do it. Believe in it and it will come. "I am sure now the first goal is in, he will get more." Asked how the bad run affected Hojlund in recent weeks, Ten Hag added: "Of course, when stri...