RASMUS HOJLUND’S perplexed reaction to Erik ten Hag’s controversial double substitution against Burnley has been spotted by eagle-eyed fans.
New footage of the forward was shared on social media following Saturday’s draw.
The Manchester United boss’ decision to withdraw Hojlund and Kobbie Mainoo was met with boos from the Old Trafford crowd.
United were still chasing an opening goal when the pair were replaced by Amad Diallo and Scott McTominay in the 65th minute.
A video of Hojlund walking around the pitch to the dugout has now been shared.
It shows the Denmark international shaking his head with a bemused expression after Mainoo’s number went up on the fourth official’s board.
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His reaction was filmed from the crowd at Old Trafford, with both players taking their place on the bench after being withdrawn.
United went on to take the lead through Antony before Zeki Amdouni’s late penalty denied the Red Devils all three points.
The 1-1 draw leaves United sixth in the Premier League, just one point above Newcastle in the race for European qualification.
Ten Hag defended his substitutions at full-time, explaining: “I am the manager and have to decide what the team needs.
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“It was the right decision and totally logical to bring off very young players who are in their first year of the Premier League and feel some fatigue.
“They [Mainoo and Hojlund] have both had injuries this season and I want to protect them.”
Only Bruno Fernandes has scored more than Hojlund for United during his debut season with the club.
The 21-year-old has 14 goals this term despite going four league matches without scoring before his midweek strike against Sheffield United.
Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s future
Where do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
Jamie Carragher – Sacked
“I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
“To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
Louis Saha – On the fence
“I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
Alan Shearer – Sacked
“I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”
Meanwhile, Mainoo has emerged as a rare bright spark for the Red Devils after establishing himself in the team following his return from an ankle injury.
He even made his senior England debut in March and has been tipped for a place in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
