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Paul Scholes compares Rasmus Hojlund to Man Utd legend after Danish striker’s two goals in Galatasaray shocker


PAUL SCHOLES compared Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester United legend Ruud Van Nistelrooy after his stellar performance on Tuesday.

The Danish striker scored two goals in the Red Devils’ Champions League clash against Galatasaray.

Paul Scholes compared Rasmus Hojlund to former Man Utd star Ruud Van NistelrooyCredit: Getty
Van Nistelrooy made over 200 appearances for United from 2001-2006Credit: Getty

United got off to a great start when the Red Devils took the lead after 17 minutes, with Hojlund heading in a goal from a Marcus Rashford cross.

Wilfried Zaha equalised minutes later on his return to Old Trafford with a scruffy volley to beat Andre Onana.

Hojlund then scored his second of the night to give United the lead before Akturkoglu put the Turkish giants back on level terms at 71 minutes.

Andre Onana made a huge blunder, which caused Casemiro to foul Mauro Icardi in the box and earn a second yellow card.

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The Argentine missed from 12 yards but made up for it minutes later to hand Galatasaray a 3-2 win at Old Trafford.

Despite their defeat, United legend Scholes spotted some talent in 20-year-old Hojlund, who had another effort ruled out for offside, and even compared him to superstar ex-striker Val Nistelrooy.

He told TNT Sports: “There’s a bit of Van Nistelrooy in there.”

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Hojlund had a tough start to life at Old Trafford, missing the first lot of games this season due to a back injury.

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But since his debut earlier this month in United’s 3-1 defeat against Arsenal, the Danish star has scored three goals in seven appearances.

Van Nistelrooy during his five-year spell at Old Trafford from 2001-2006 made over 200 appearances and scored 150 goals under Sir Alex Ferguson.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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