Rory Jennings Labels Manchester United’s Hojlund as Club’s ‘Worst Player Ever’
TalkSPORT pundit Rory Jennings has delivered a scathing assessment of Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund, calling him the ‘worst player the club has ever had’ following the 1-1 draw against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
The highly anticipated Premier League clash between Manchester United and title-chasing Arsenal ended in a stalemate on Sunday afternoon, with Bruno Fernandes’ first-half stoppage-time free-kick canceled out by Declan Rice’s 74th-minute equalizer.
The Gunners entered the match desperately needing three points after Liverpool extended their lead at the Premier League summit to 16 points with a victory over Southampton on Saturday. However, Arsenal couldn’t find a winner despite dominating possession for long periods.
Manchester United, under the guidance of Ruben Amorim, could have actually secured all three points themselves. Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund squandered two significant scoring opportunities, while Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya produced a magnificent save to deny Fernandes in the dying moments of the match.
Hojlund’s Performance Under Intense Scrutiny
Following the match, talkSPORT commentator Jennings didn’t hold back in his criticism of the 22-year-old forward, taking to social media to express his damning verdict:
“Rasmus Hojlund is the worst player to have ever played for Manchester United. Ever. It’s pitifully bad. So out of his depth. I should detest the Manchester United striker but instead I find myself feeling sorry for him. Not convinced he’d get a game at QPR.”
The Danish international’s statistics for the 2024/25 season make for disappointing reading:
- 7 goals in 37 appearances across all competitions
- Just 1 assist throughout the campaign
- Dropped to the bench for the crucial Arsenal fixture
Amorim opted to start Christian Eriksen against Arsenal instead of his compatriot Hojlund, who has struggled to make a consistent impact since joining the Red Devils. The manager explained his decision as part of his squad rotation strategy.
“It is the rotation of the team; we need a fresh team to face all the games,” Amorim explained in his post-match comments. “He has the quality to have possession. He is really strong near the box, he can shoot, he can score and we try to use different players in different games.”
The United boss further elaborated: “His freshness. I think he was really fatigued at the end of the game [vs Sociedad]. We try different things. We know the opposition’s centre-backs, we know what they think and what they like, and we try different things to surprise the opponent.”
Despite Amorim’s diplomatic explanation, Hojlund’s future at Old Trafford remains uncertain as he continues to struggle with the expectations placed upon him as Manchester United’s primary striker.
The match itself represented a missed opportunity for both teams—Arsenal failing to capitalize on their title aspirations, and Manchester United unable to convert chances that could have secured a signature victory for Amorim’s developing side.
Is Hojlund being judged too harshly at this stage of his career, or do you agree with Jennings’ assessment? Share your thoughts on Manchester United’s striking options and what the club should do in the upcoming transfer window to address their goalscoring concerns.