"Hojlund joined Napoli on loan from Manchester United after failing to live up to the huge pressure placed on his shoulders at Old Trafford. The Denmark international scored 26 goals in 62 appearances for United following a move worth £64million (plus £8million in performance-related add-ons) from Atalanta. But Hojlund looks to be finding his feet again after returning to Italy, and inspired them to victory at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday with a fine double."
"He was teed up by De Bruyne, who joined Napoli following the end of his storied spell at Manchester City, for both goals. First Hojlund put Napoli ahead with a cool finish after De Bruyne launched a quick counter-attack. Then, after Luis Suarez had levelled from the penalty spot for Sporting, he secured the points with a brave header 11 minutes from time from De Bruyne's in-swinging cross."
"Hojlund's performance drew huge praise from De Bruyne, who said: "They're quite similar. Erling is Erling and what he's done in his career is unbelievable. They both like to attack the space. Erling probably a little bit more. Rasmus wants to come [and meet the ball] sometimes." Haaland has scored 135 goals in 154 games for City. As such, the comparison between him and Hojlund will likely raise plenty of eyebrows."
Rasmus Hojlund scored a brace to secure Napoli's 2-1 Champions League victory over Sporting Lisbon at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Both goals were assisted by Kevin De Bruyne, who joined Napoli after leaving Manchester City. Hojlund moved to Napoli on loan from Manchester United after a difficult spell at Old Trafford and had scored 26 goals in 62 appearances for United following a £64million transfer from Atalanta. De Bruyne compared Hojlund to Erling Haaland, noting similarities in their movement and attacking the space. Hojlund praised De Bruyne and described him as a legend while expressing gratitude to play with him. De Bruyne now has 27 Champions League assists.
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