Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has come to the defense of Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund following his performance in the team’s FA Cup victory over Wigan Athletic.
In the match, despite having several opportunities to score, Hojlund was unable to capitalize, including hitting the crossbar with a header and missing a close-range chance.
Martinez acknowledged the importance of Hojland’s contributions beyond scoring goals, emphasizing his commitment and overall impact on the game.
While recognizing the expectations on a striker to score goals, Martinez highlighted the element of confidence in Hojlund’s performance and suggested that with increased confidence, the goals will come.