Video: 1 big chance missed, 0 key passes, 0 aerial duels won: United loanee continues 2026 struggles

Manchester United had two players in loan action on Sunday evening. To find out where all of United’s loanees are playing this season, click here. Rasmus Hojlund The Dane went a third consecutive game without scoring to start the year for SSC Napoli. Hojlund played the entire 90 minutes of Napoli’s 2-2 draw with Inter Milan, where former United star Scott McTominay was the hero, firing in a brace. He had a total of two shots in the game, one of which was blocked by the Inter defence. Nonetheless, he came inches from opening his account for 2026 when he struck the post with an effort. He raced through on goal just after half-time, but he slightly dragged his left-footed shot and it clipped the base of the post. The chance went down as a big opportunity missed to win the match for his side. The 22-year-old also failed to complete any key passes or dribbles as he struggled to get further involved in the attack. His passing was also quite low at only 76%. He was also weak defensively, failing to win any tackles or aerial duels. He only came out on top in two of his seven ground duels in a disappointing night. Hojlund will once again be in action on Wednesday evening when Napoli host Parma in the league. Rasmus Hojlund versus Inter Milan MetricValue Goals0 Expected goals (xG)0.12 Assists0 Expected assists (xA)0.01 Total shots2 Shots on target0 Hit woodwork1 Shots blocked1 Big chances missed1 Touches31 Unsuccessful touches5 Dribbles (successful)2 (0) Was fouled1 Possession lost14 Key passes0 Crosses (accurate)0 (0) Accurate passes13/17 (76%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)9/13 (69%) Passes in own half (acc.)4/4 (100%) Defensive contributions1 Tackles (won)1 (0) Interceptions0 Clearances0 Blocked shots0 Recoveries1 Ground duels (won)7 (2) Aerial duels (won)1 (0) Dribbled past0 Marcus Rashford The United man won his first trophy of his FC Barcelona career as they beat Real Madrid 3-2 in the Super Cup final. He came on for the final seven minutes and had a big chance to seal the victory. Rashford raced through on goal in the 94th minute, but he fired his shot wide of the right-hand post. He failed to make any key passes but did complete all eight of his attempted ones in the match. The United winger also won one of his three ground duels whilst on the pitch. Barcelona face Racing Santander in the cup on Thursday and Rashford will hope for a chance to return to the starting line-up. Featured image Marco M. Mantovani via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.