Hojlund has scored 8 goals in 10 games since leaving Manchester United! Amolin reveals the reason and makes a request to the player

Hojlund, loaned from Manchester United to Napoli, keeps up his goal-scoring momentum. In Denmark’s 3-1 win against Greece in the World Cup qualifiers, he netted the first goal at 21 minutes, making it four goals in three straight games for club and country, plus one assist.

It’s worth mentioning that Hojlund scored with just one shot in 70 minutes of play, showcasing an impressive conversion rate. Denmark’s victory keeps them top of their group, tied on points with Scotland. Among the Scottish squad is another player who had a similar experience to Hojlund—McTominay also scored in this round of qualifiers.

After joining Napoli last year, McTominay became a key player, surpassing double-digit goals, earning Serie A MVP honors, and making his first Ballon d’Or shortlist. Hojlund is following a similar path to his former teammate; since leaving Manchester United at the start of September, he has scored 8 goals in 10 matches across all competitions. Napoli plans to activate the buyout clause at the end of the season, securing Hojlund’s permanent transfer for €40 million.

The development of McTominay and Hojlund is a result of their personal confidence, team status, and tactical systems. Hojlund’s two years at Manchester United showed he is an emotional player who thrives when scoring boosts his confidence but can easily lose form when facing setbacks.

Additionally, the pressure and attention from his £72 million transfer fee made it difficult for Manchester United to provide a stable environment. Therefore, despite having “the boy wonder” label, leaving was the best choice for Hojlund. At Napoli, he is a €5 million loan player, and even a permanent transfer at €40 million means fans won’t have unrealistically high expectations.

Keith Wyness, former CEO of Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen, commented: "This is just another example of Manchester United’s mistakes. McTominay and Hojlund are thriving at Napoli, revitalized and playing well together. Manchester United would love to have a duo like that now. If they hadn’t played for United before, the club would definitely consider signing them! United has many players who were discarded but later became excellent. Buying these players wasn’t foolish, but tactically, it was a mistake. That’s the problem at Manchester United, and Hojlund is just one case. He’s a good player who never had the right environment to show his talent.”

The UK’s The Sun revealed that Amolin has also identified this issue at Manchester United. He wants the team to be more consistent and avoid the rollercoaster performances that cause anxiety. The 3-2 win over Burnley is a classic example—twice leading but twice pegged back by the promoted side, only clinching victory with a stoppage-time penalty. While such games draw attention, Amolin prefers the team to be mature and professional, like their smooth win over Sunderland without drama.

Amolin believes that Manchester United’s inconsistency and self-created turmoil keep the team constantly tense, resulting in extreme mental fatigue that harms sustained high-level performance.

A source said: "Amolin told the players that while dramatic wins are entertaining, he doesn’t like them. He was more satisfied with the Sunderland match, which was highly professional and very different from the unbearable, terrible games earlier this season and last."

The source explained: "He said this is one of the reasons the team can’t string together consecutive wins. Manchester United’s style consumes too much mental energy and causes problems. These matches are heart-stopping, harmful to both players and the team, and mentally exhausting. Maturity and professionalism are what Manchester United urgently needs now."