Hojlund, at just 20, needs patience but his first goal can't come soon enough

AFTER failing to score at Anfield on Saturday Rasmus Hojlund still has zero goal contributions in his 13 Premier League appearances including 10 starts - for United.

- ADAM POGRUND

The 20-year-old striker, signed for £72m from Atalanta in the summer, has only managed seven shots on target in 882 minutes of league football and has missed nine big chances.

But despite United finishing bottom of their group, below Bayern Munich, F.C. Copenhagen, and Galatasaray, he became the fastest-ever United player to score five goals in the Champions League.

Hojlund reached this tally in just four games, bettering Dwight Yorke's record in the process.

The forward's European form has bought him time with the Old Trafford faithful, but why is he unable to match his Champions League goal tally in the league?

A key factor behind Hojlund's Premier League dry patch is a lack of service. United have few creative players who can consistently provide their number 11 with clear-cut chances. Besides Bruno Fernandes and an out-of-form Marcus Rashford, none of Ten Hag's men have provided more than two assists this season.