{"id":1403812,"date":"2025-10-13T10:37:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T09:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1403812"},"modified":"2025-10-13T11:04:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T10:04:30","slug":"tactical-analysis-rasmus-hojlund-napoli-2025","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/tactical-analysis-rasmus-hojlund-napoli-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Rasmus Hojlund analysis: How a change of system revived the striker after his Man Utd struggles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Scott McTominay. Antony. Marcus Rashford. Players leave <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/man-utd-outright-odds-25-26\/\">Manchester United<\/a> and tend to improve.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some are adamant Old Trafford isn\u2019t a graveyard for footballers, the evidence is compelling. Just look at Rasmus Hojlund\u2019s performances since leaving Man Utd as another example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In this article, we&#8217;ll cover:<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-hojlund-s-struggles-last-season\" data-level=\"3\">Hojlund&#8217;s struggles last season<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-system-change-aiding-the-dane\" data-level=\"3\">System change aiding the Dane<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-striker-options-gives-conte-food-for-thought\" data-level=\"3\">Striker options gives Conte food for thought<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hojlund moved to Manchester in 2023 with a burgeoning reputation. While he didn\u2019t quite light up Serie A, the Dane showed glimpses of his class with Atalanta. In fact, Man Utd saw enough to pull the trigger on a \u00a364m move for the forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Red Devils were in a predicament on the frontline when Hojlund arrived. They had opted against making Wout Weghorst\u2019s loan move permanent, leaving them short of forward options. While perhaps not out of desperation, fact is Man Utd needed a striker. And with experience as the lone frontman, Hojlund, in theory, fit the bill. There were understandable teething issues yet the youngster still netted 10 league goals in his debut season at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hojlund-s-struggles-last-season\">Hojlund&#8217;s struggles last season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many understandably expected more from Hojlund in his second season yet he struggled. Of course, he wasn&#8217;t the only one to falter. Man Utd&#8217;s decision to fire Erik ten Hag and hire Ruben Amorim last November didn\u2019t help matters. Out went the Dutchman\u2019s 4-2-3-1 and in came the 3-4-2-1 setup. Again, it wasn\u2019t a system that was alien to Hojlund. 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Stake not returned. Promotional Terms Apply.\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"http:\/\/gambleaware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"http:\/\/GambleAware.org\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">GambleAware.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not that Hojlund wasn\u2019t willing to try to resurrect his Man Utd career. It wasn\u2019t until Benjamin Sesko effectively signed that the former opted to leave for Napoli. The Italian side are reaping the rewards as they acquire Man Utd outcasts. McTominay was a driving force behind their Scudetto triumph last season, while Romelu Lukaku was their top scorer with 14 goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Belgian\u2019s thigh injury in September paved the way for Hojlund to make an immediate impact, and he\u2019s done just that. He no longer looks the striker devoid of confidence from his second Man Utd season. Having been handed the number nine shirt upon his Man Utd arrival, the expectations weighed heavily on Hojlund shoulders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-system-change-aiding-the-dane\">System change aiding the Dane<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, he looks far more comfortable in his surroundings in Napoli. He\u2019s helped not only by being out of the spotlight, but playing in a different setup. While Hojlund looked a better fit in Ten Hag\u2019s 4-2-3-1, he struggled in Amorim\u2019s three-at-the-back setup. Napoli boss Antonio Conte has favoured a 4-1-4-1 system this season, meaning the creative players are pushed close to Hojlund. With a sitting six \u2013 nominally Stanislav Lobotka \u2013 the likes of McTominay, Kevin De Bruyne and Matteo Politano have license to provide greater support to the Denmark international.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/13103006\/player_-comparison-radar-sticker--1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1403818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/13103006\/player_-comparison-radar-sticker--1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/13103006\/player_-comparison-radar-sticker--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/13103006\/player_-comparison-radar-sticker--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/13103006\/player_-comparison-radar-sticker--768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/13103006\/player_-comparison-radar-sticker--1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/13103006\/player_-comparison-radar-sticker--267x267.jpg 267w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/13103006\/player_-comparison-radar-sticker--200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/13103006\/player_-comparison-radar-sticker--60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/13103006\/player_-comparison-radar-sticker--40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/13103006\/player_-comparison-radar-sticker-.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rasmus Hojlund 25-26 (Purple) vs Rasmus Hojlund 24-25 (Green)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While a small sample size, it\u2019s coincided with a rise in goals per 90 minutes (from 0.2 to 0.6) and shots on target per 90 (from 0.6 to 0.9) between last season with Man Utd and his debut campaign at Napoli. Hojlund insists a formation change has nothing to do with his form \u2013 \u201cI don&#8217;t care about the formation,&#8221; he said earlier this month \u2013 but a different setup is evidently having a positive impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, he\u2019s also playing under a more competent manager in Conte. While Amorim persists with a system not suited to the players, Conte has implemented a formation that benefits the Napoli squad. \u201cConte is a top coach,\u201d Hojlund stated recently, with the Italian \u2013 when the mood suits \u2013 capable of bringing out the best in his players. It&#8217;s no surprise that Napoli lead Serie A after six matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-striker-options-gives-conte-food-for-thought\">Striker options gives Conte food for thought<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And once Lukaku returns to fitness, Conte will have more options with which to work. This is key as Napoli look to defend their Serie A crown, particularly as they will come up against pragmatic defences over the course of the campaign. However, Hojlund has experience operating in a strike partnership as his Denmark showings prove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head coach Brian Riemer may favour a lone striker yet used a 4-4-2 in Sunday\u2019s 3-1 win over Greece. Riemer started Hojlund alongside teenager Victor Froholdt in the victory, with the former finding the breakthrough early on. Hojlund\u2019s early strike means he\u2019s now scored on his last four outings for club and country. Conte currently prefers a single forward to lead the charge yet the on-loan star\u2019s success in a two-man strike partnership gives him food for thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To put it simply, though, Hojlund has rediscovered his confidence away from the Premier League\u2019s glare. The pressure is immediate for any player at Man Utd, more so during the worst period in their modern history. What&#8217;s more, Conte\u2019s decision to deploy more support for Hojlund than Amorim last season means the 22-year-old is thriving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hojlund showed plenty of promise for Atalanta prior to his Man Utd switch. It\u2019s early days for Napoli but he looks more like the forward that shone in Bergamo in a more settled environment. In the long run, Man Utd\u2019s loss could very much prove Napoli\u2019s gain.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football betting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scott McTominay. Antony. Marcus Rashford. Players leave Manchester United and tend to improve. While some are adamant Old Trafford isn\u2019t a graveyard for footballers, the evidence is compelling. Just look at Rasmus Hojlund\u2019s performances since leaving Man Utd as another example. Hojlund moved to Manchester in 2023 with a burgeoning reputation. While he didn\u2019t quite&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3564,"featured_media":1403813,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Rasmus Hojlund is thriving at Napoli after a tough spell at Manchester United. 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