“King Cole” teaches Hoylund to use his brain before playing football

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Manchester United legend Andy Cole has advised fellow youngster Rasmus Hojlud that if he cuts down on the energy he spends on opposing defenders and improves his skills, แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ everything will be fine.

Hoylund is under pressure as the team cannot rely on his finishing, scoring just 7 goals and 1 assist in 35 matches in all competitions. Since 2025, he has been a clean target despite consistently getting regular first-team opportunities.

Of course, as a senior and junior, the 53-year-old former striker advised the Dane not to go around bumping into opponents’ defenders all the time, do it only when necessary and pull the trigger quickly. 

“When I look at Hojlund, I tell myself that if I had to give him any advice, it would be – play football naturally,” Ferdinand told Rio Ferdinand’s podcast, Rio Five. 

“I’ve watched him many times and analyzed that he’s always looking for a way to fight and win against opposing centre-halves.” 

“But the game doesn’t play like that anymore. You don’t have to do that. Relax when the ball comes. If you can play two touches, play two touches. But most of the time, three touches.”

“Set your base, pass the ball to your teammates and then move again. Being stubborn against defenders is a waste of energy because after that, you will run out of energy quickly.” 

“That’s my advice, if I had to give it to anyone, to the younger ones, to play naturally, to let it be free.”

Cole played 275 matches for the Red Devils , scoring 121 goals.