Erik ten Hag backs Rasmus Hojlund after goal against Aston Villa

Rasmus is now preparing for Saturday’s top-flight match at Nottingham Forest and, in a press conference to preview that occasion, Ten Hag spoke positively about his young striker.

“I have to repeat myself but I trust him, I knew he could [score in the Premier League],” he said.

“His goals in the Champions League and in Denmark showed what he did as a young player in Austria, in Italy and he is a very strong character. 

“But, of course, this goal will give him confidence and belief that he is going to score and he is going to score more goals from this point on, I am sure.”