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Antonio Conte jumps to defence of Rasmus Hojlund amid goal drought
TL;DR
Antonio Conte defends Rasmus Hojlund amid his ongoing goal drought at Napoli. Hojlund, on loan from Manchester United, had a strong start but has struggled to maintain his scoring form.
Key points
- Antonio Conte defends Rasmus Hojlund
- Hojlund is on loan from Manchester United
- He had a strong start at Napoli
- Currently experiencing a goal drought
- Previously struggled at Manchester United after a £72m move
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Antonio Conte jumps to defence of Rasmus Hojlund amid goal drought
Napoli boss Antonio Conte has launched a passionate defence of Manchester United loanee Rasmus Hojlund as his goal drought persists.
Goal drought
Hojlund enjoyed a superb start to life at Napoli after joining the club last summer from United on a season-long loan. United sold him after he struggled to make an impact following his £72m move from Atalanta.
The Dane has scored 10 goals and provided an additional five assists in 31 Serie A appearances.
However, he has struggled to find the back of the net over the past few weeks. Monday’s 3-2 loss to Bologna marked the sixth consecutive game in which Hojlund has failed to get on the scoresheet.
He registered an assist for Alisson Santos as the Partenopei attempted to mount a comeback, but concerns over his goalscoring form are still there. But Conte has insisted that he is not worried about Hojlund, even as the season nears its end.
Hojlund defence
Conte told , “Let’s not forget that he’s the only striker we have in the squad; he’s always playing.”
Q&A
Why is Rasmus Hojlund experiencing a goal drought at Napoli?
Rasmus Hojlund is facing a goal drought despite a strong start at Napoli, primarily due to inconsistency in his performance.
What did Antonio Conte say in defense of Rasmus Hojlund?
Antonio Conte expressed strong support for Hojlund, emphasizing his potential and urging patience during his goal drought.
How did Rasmus Hojlund perform before his loan to Napoli?
Before his loan to Napoli, Rasmus Hojlund struggled to make an impact at Manchester United after a £72m transfer from Atalanta.
