Denmark boss aims sly dig at Manchester United as Rasmus Hojlund continues sparkling form

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Rasmus Hojlund could still find success in the Premier League – despite being shipped out by Manchester United.That’s the view od Denmark manager Brian Riemer, who has declared it would have to be at a ‘well-functioning team’.AFPDenmark boss Riemer appeared to take aim at Manchester United after hailing Hojlund[/caption] His apparent dig at United comes after the forward continued his impressive form since leaving Old Trafford.Hojlund joined Napoli on a season-long loan on transfer deadline day.His move to the Serie A champions will be made permanent if they qualify for the Champions League this term.The 22-year-old has already scored seven goals in nine matches for club and country following his switch to Italy.That tally was boosted in Denmark’s World Cup qualifying win over Belarus on Thursday night, which also included an assist.Denmark boss hails HojlundFollowing the match, Riemer addressed Hojlund’s current scoring form, but dismissed the idea he is better suited to Italian football.Speaking to TipsBladet, he explained: “I think Rasmus has the quality for both leagues, without discussion.“Does he fit in Italian football? Yes. There was no doubt about that, because he had already proven that.“But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t fit in English football. On the contrary, I would almost say.“The fact that he is now on a well-functioning team and has players around him who take pride in doing good for others helps to make the outcome for a striker like Rasmus, who needs to be serviced.AFPHojlund has seven goals for club and country since leaving United for Napoli on loan[/caption]“It is more important than which league you play in.”Hojlund previously spent a year with Atalanta prior to his £72million move to United in 2023.He went on to score 26 goals in 95 appearances for the Red Devils, with 14 of those efforts coming in the Premier League.Having fallen out of favour under Ruben Amorim, Hojlund was allowed to leave for Napoli in the summer.His departure followed the club’s signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.However, Hojlund has returned to goalscoring form in the five weeks since his move.GettyNapoli have benefitted from Hojlund’s scoring streak since his Serie A return[/caption]As well as his brace against Belarus this week, he also scored four times in six appearances for Napoli.He could further extend his hot streak on Sunday, with Denmark hosting Greece in their next World Cup qualifier.