United captain stresses “responsibility” as pressure mounts on young striker despite late equaliser.
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Manchester United scraped a 1-1 draw against 10-man Bournemouth thanks to a last-gasp deflection from Rasmus Hojlund — but Bruno Fernandes didn’t let the young striker off the hook. Speaking post-match, Fernandes praised the goal but firmly reminded Hojlund that being United’s No.9 carries huge expectations.
> “Strikers are judged on goals. Being United’s No.9 comes with responsibility — he knows it,” Fernandes said pointedly.
Although Hojlund salvaged a point in injury time, it was only his fourth Premier League goal in 29 appearances — a worrying stat for a club desperate for firepower. Manager Ruben Amorim echoed the frustrations, blasting the team’s wastefulness after United fired 25 shots but struggled to break down a 10-man Bournemouth.
With United scoring just 39 goals in 34 league games, one of the worst tallies among top clubs, a major summer overhaul is looming.
Targets like Matheus Cunha, Liam Delap, and Victor Osimhen are already on the radar, signaling the Red Devils’ urgent search for a clinical finisher.
The message is clear: Hojlund needs to step up — or step aside.
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