“He’s no Van Basten”: Arrigo Sacchi slams Rasmus Hojlund as he delays AC Milan swap


Following Benjamin Sesko’s arrival, Manchester United don’t appear to have area for Rasmus Hojlund within the squad.

The Dane was a serious disappointment final season, scoring solely 4 instances within the Premier League, and usually disappointing along with his back-to-goal play.

He had expressed his want to remain and battle for his place, however the membership have knowledgeable him to discover a new house this window.

Ruben Amorim made his ideas on the matter very clear when he refused to sub him on in opposition to Fiorentina within the last pre-season recreation earlier than the beginning of the brand new marketing campaign.

Rasmus Hojlund not wanted

AC Milan are reportedly in pole place, having agreed a mortgage payment whereas talks proceed concerning the purchase choice. However to date, the United No.9 has not given them his inexperienced gentle as he’s nonetheless hoping to show his scenario round.

This delay has seen 4 different Serie A groups be a part of the race, whereas surprisingly, Newcastle have additionally entered the dialog.

Legendary former Milan boss Arrigo Sacchi has gone in arduous on the Denmark worldwide, claiming the participant is nothing particular and that he ought to be greater than happy with the Rossoneri’s curiosity in him.

“Initially: we’re not speaking about Van Basten, nor the most effective strikers in Europe proper now. He’s a good participant, nothing extra. So, this pursuit of him appears exaggerated to me,” he instructed La Gazzetta dello Sport.

No inexperienced gentle but for AC Milan

“Nonetheless, since there’s a scarcity of strikers, I perceive the Rossoneri executives’ want to safe one. However he should wish to come to Italy, and never throw tantrums.”

The ex-Atalanta striker’s stance of making an attempt to persuade his present employers has not gone down nicely with the Italian.

“I don’t perceive his determination. If AC Milan calls you, it’s best to pack your luggage and get on the primary aircraft to Malpensa. AC Milan is a legendary identify on the earth of soccer. I might take all of the gamers who’re signed for a tour of the trophy room to allow them to absolutely perceive the place they ended up.

Arrigo Sacchi not impressed

“They’re those who ought to be glad about being signed, not the opposite approach round. Did I make myself clear? The membership comes first, then the participant. Certain, Manchester United, for goodness sake, is a legendary staff, however on one facet there’s a membership, Milan, that provides you a everlasting place, and on the opposite there’s one other that may do all the pieces to promote you. Which might you select?”

The Danish ace’s will to show himself is admirable, however the truth is Amorim wanted extra high quality, which is why Sesko was introduced in.

And the Slovenian is predicted to begin most video games when match, whereas Joshua Zirkzee may even play a couple of video games up prime. That leaves little or no room for the 22-year-old.

And with United chasing Carlos Baleba, and a goalkeeper, participant gross sales are extraordinarily vital. And given the curiosity he’s producing, Rasmus Hojlund suits the invoice.

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