Rasmus Hojlund caused a stir by excluding club icon Wayne Rooney from his ideal Manchester United five-a-side team, despite his stellar performance in the team’s recent 3-0 victory over West Ham United.
After netting his fourth Premier League goal of the season, Hojlund engaged in a discussion with Mark Goldbridge, addressing various topics, including the presence of a release clause in his contract and his dream five-a-side squad. The stipulation was to exclude current Man United players from his selection.
In goal, Hojlund honored his compatriot Peter Schmeichel, a crucial figure in the club’s historic treble-winning season of 1999.
Defensively, he chose Rio Ferdinand, citing his memorable impact. Despite his admiration for Nemanja Vidic, Hojlund opted for only one defender.
Completing his lineup, Hojlund included Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, and Cristiano Ronaldo, emphasizing their legendary status and undeniable talent.
Goldbridge, too, shared his dream team, concurring with Hojlund on Schmeichel, Scholes, and Ronaldo, while adding Roy Keane and Rooney to his selection.
With an impressive tally of 10 goals across all competitions this season, Hojlund aims to extend his scoring streak in the upcoming match against Aston Villa, as Manchester United resumes their league campaign.
