'Black Friday Haaland is cooking!': Hojlund stars as Man Utd win first game under Amorim

Suraj Radia

28 Nov 2024 16:30 CST
3 min read

Manchester United fans were encouraged after recording their first victory under Ruben Amorim with a comeback win at home to Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League after heroics from Rasmus Hojlund.

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The Red Devils took an early lead when Alejandro Garnacho tapped in following good pressing from Hojlund but a quickfire double sent the visitors into a shock lead after 23 minutes.

However, Hojlund struck on the verge of half-time with a nice touch-and-volley finish before securing the win in the 50th minute after a cut-back from Manuel Ugarte.

United thought they were in for another frustrating European night when the unfit Tyrell Malacia was shown a clean pair of heels for Bodo’s second goal but Amorim’s side continued to press and avoid a collapse to pull off the turnaround.

Amorim made a number of curious decisions including fielding Antony at right wing-back before reverting to a back four for the majority of the second half in an unprecedented change.

But, while there was still much work to be done, the reaction of supporters was a positive one with Hojlund, Noussair Mazraoui and Mason Mount earning plaudits from United fans.

© IMAGO - Ruben Amorim has his first win as Man Utd boss.

United fans praise 'positive signs' in Amorim debut win

The solution isn’t “Amorim needs to adapt and change the setup to a 4-2-3-1”.

The solution is Amorim needs:

1) More time to allow his style to come to fruition.

AND

2) Higher technical and physical quality as well as more tactically flexible players.
— Charlie (@ThreadmanChaza) November 28, 2024

Loads of chances created. Not enough goals. I’m sure it’ll come in the new system. Certainly positive signs. And a first win for Amorim at Old Trafford. Onwards and upwards!
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) November 28, 2024

Mazraoui is a top 5 signing post fergie when you factor in price
— Harry 🇬🇧💫 (@utdHarryy) November 28, 2024

Amorim might have found his Gyokeres in Hojlund if he continues like this.

Black Friday Haaland is cooking tonight
— Kelewele Joint 🍟 (@Ankamagyimi___) November 28, 2024