MANCHESTER UNITED star Rasmus Hojlund hit back at a troll on social media over “disturbing” criticism, according to claims online.
Pictures circulating on social media appear to show a direct message sent by Hojlund to a Man Utd fan on Instagram after criticism of his move to Old Trafford.
Hojlund, 21, has drawn criticism from United supporters since his £64m move from Atalanta two summers ago.
The Danish forward is yet to find consistent goal-scoring form, scoring just twice from 13 league appearances this term.
And one unimpressed fan took aim at the Denmark international in a strongly worded Instagram post.
The frustrated United supporter claimed that “Erik ten Hag needs to be trialled in court for the signing”, as well as labelling Hojlund’s close control as a “trampoline touch”.
Since the troll’s post, it has been claimed online that Hojlund direct messaged the supporter to highlight his displeasure at the fans’ assessment of his form.
In a screenshot showing a message from Hojlund’s Instagram account, the striker is claimed to have written: “Hi, I find your post a bit disturbing mate.
“You are right to have your opinion, but stop talking about things you know nothing about. That is all”.
Fans on social media backed Hojlund for standing up for himself after the messages appeared online.
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One wrote: “This doesn’t make sense. I feel for Rasmus”.
While another added: “Well done Rasmus. The majority of supporters are with you and hope you succeed”.
And a third commented: “These fans are disgusting”.
Hojlund has scored just one goal in his last nine Premier League appearances as Man Utd find themselves struggling in the bottom half of the table.
Ruben Amorim‘s side currently sit 14th in the league and have lost three of their last four games in all competitions.
United face a tough task tonight too as they take on Newcastle United at Old Trafford at 8pm.
By Ken Lawrence
WOLVES landed a shock Boxing Day knockout as Manchester United’s struggles continued.
The 2-0 defeat means Ruben Amorim has won just two of the seven Premier League games he has taken charge of.
United find themselves 14th in the table and today were not helped by Bruno Fernandes’ red card and Andre Onana letting one in direct from a corner.
Here is how SunSport rated the performances…
ANDRE ONANA: 4
He needed to make an agile save from Jorgen Strand Larsen in the first half, but badly misjudged the flight of Cunha’s corner for the opening goal – his claim that he was obstructed by Matt Doherty was rejected.
LENY YORO: 5
Recalled but booked after only four minutes for a foul on Cunha, so he was walking on eggshells and was tested by Wolves throughout. Subbed just after the hour mark.
HARRY MAGUIRE: 6
The England defender did his best to keep United in the game when they were under pressure for long periods – at least he helped to stem the tide until the dying seconds and had a header on target in stoppage time.
LISANDRO MARTINEZ: 6
Teamed up well with Maguire to stop Wolves from winning this more easily, he stood his ground and produced some important challenges in the latter stages before Wolves caught him on the break with the last action of the game.
NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI: 5
Tenacious and determined, but was one of several players given a torrid time by the best player on the pitch – Cunha.
MANUEL UGARTE: 5
Dispossesed too easily at times, struggled against a lively Wolves attack and was eventually taken off as one of Amorim’s subs following Fernandes’ red card.
KOBBIE MAINOO: 5
Looked a threat early on, created some good openings, but he was booked after the break as United looked short on ideas. Faded and was subbed.
DIOGO DALOT: 6
Brought a tremendous save from Jose Sa in the first half in what was a rare bright spot for United – but he had no major influence on a poor team display.
AMAD DIALLO: 5
Lacked awareness of his team-mates sometimes and looked a shadow of the player who turned the Manchester derby around less than two weeks ago.
BRUNO FERNANDES: 3
Sent off early in the second half for a second yellow after a challenge on Nelson Semedo, but the captain had cut a frustrated figure before that.
RASMUS HOJLUND: 5
Became visibly annoyed at times at a lack of service from his team-mates, he had no joy up front and was subbed with 10 minutes left.
SUBS
Casemiro (for Mainoo, 63 mins): 6
Christian Eriksen (for Ugate, 63 mins): 6
Antony (for Yoro, 63 mins): 6
Alejandro Garnacho (for Amad, 79 mins): 5
Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 79 mins): 5
