MIRROR
Erik ten Hag was booed by Manchester United for replacing forward Rasmus Hojllund with Anthony Martial in his side’s game at home to Brighton – a decision he was recently told would get him sacked.
Danish forward Hojlund had worked hard on his home debut for his new side, and saw a goal disallowed just before half-time. But his display was one of few bright sparks on a dismal day for the hosts, and when they were 2-0 down loud boos could be heard at Old Trafford when Ten Hag opted to introduce Martial for his £72m summer signing from Atalanta.
Former United defender Paul Parker had warned the manager that fans would want Hojlund to start the game against the Seagulls, adding that he didn’t see a place in the side for Martial.
Parker told SpilXperten : “If he [Hojlund] doesn’t start against Brighton, then all fans will want Erik ten Hag fired, and it would almost be justified. It wouldn’t make any sense if he started on the bench.
“Martial shouldn’t even be on the bench. There must be a youth player who is better who can sit on the bench, and Hojlund can be the first striker. All Manchester United fans are fed up with seeing a player with a lousy attitude, who always sulks and complains, and it’s a blessing that Man Utd finally has an attacker who plays with enthusiasm.”
Parker’s former United team-mate Peter Schmeichel has also been praising Hojlund, saying that he feels his fellow Dane has everything you need to succeed at the club.
“He’s a very, very nice boy,” he told the United Review. “I’ve been asked about him a lot, and the phrase I always use is that he has a lot of unfulfilled potential.
