EPL: Ten Hag's Striker Solution - Hojlund and Zirkzee Tipped for Stardom

Erik Ten Hag

Manchester United's Erik ten Hag expresses confidence in young strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, believing they have the potential to become top-class goal-scorers.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has placed his trust in the club's young striking talent, identifying Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee as potential stars of the future. In a recent statement, ten Hag emphasized the duo's immense potential, declaring that they can “really become top-class” strikers.

Erik Ten Hag's endorsement is a significant vote of confidence in the two youngsters, who are expected to play crucial roles in Manchester United's attacking lineup. Hojlund and Zirkzee have already shown glimpses of their talent, and under ten Hag's guidance, they are poised to develop into elite goal-scorers.

“He's close. In the last months, he had an injury at Bologna. In the end, he made the selection for Netherlands, which is a great achievement. However, that meant he was out of our first games in pre-season, so he had no games. That's his problem in this moment. He needs games, he needs rhythm, and he needs to get his fitness levels up. But I'm confident in his abilities, and I believe he has the potential to become a top-class striker. We're working with him, and he's working hard to get back to full fitness. Once he's there, I'm sure he'll make a significant impact for us.”

As Manchester United seeks to strengthen its position in the Premier League and European competitions, the emergence of Hojlund and Zirkzee could be a game-changer. With ten Hag's expertise and support, the sky's the limit for these two promising strikers.