Video: 2 goals, 1 key pass: Sharp shooting United loanee fires side to crucial last-gasp victory

Manchester United had ten players in loan action on Saturday across various leagues and nations. To follow where all of Manchester United’s loanees are plying their trade this season, click here. Rasmus Hojlund Rasmus Hojlund has returned to form lately and was the crucial match-winner for SSC Napoli against Genoa. Scott McTominay fired a shot at the home side’s goal, but Hojlund was the first to react and slid home the rebound. He also scored a penalty in the final seconds of the game to give his side a 3-2 win. Hojlund also had one key pass and won seven ground duels during an impressive outing. Rasmus Hojlund stats vs Genoa StatisticValue Goals2 Expected goals (xG)1.53 Assists0 Expected assists (xA)0.06 Total shots3 Expected goals on target (xGOT)1.91 Shots on target3 Shots blocked0 Touches40 Unsuccessful touches3 Dribbles (successful)3 (1) Was fouled4 Possession lost14 Total carrying distance130.4 m Carries14 Progressive carries3 Total progression36.1 m Progressive carrying distance52.5 m Longest progressive carry15.7 m Key passes1 Crosses (accurate)0 (0) Accurate passes13/18 (72%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)8/10 (80%) Passes in own half (acc.)5/8 (63%) Defensive contributions1 Tackles (won)0 (0) Interceptions0 Clearances1 Blocked shots0 Recoveries2 Ground duels (won)12 (5) Aerial duels (won)5 (2) Dribbled past1 James Scanlon The Gibraltar international scored his first senior club goal for Swindon Town in their 3-0 win over Oldham Athletic. He controlled the ball well and hit a fine effort with the outside of his foot into the bottom corner. Scanlon won three ground duels and was also successful in one dribble attempt. Jadon Sancho The England international grabbed an assist in Aston Villa’s 1-1 draw with AFC Bournemouth. He beat his defender for skill and played a great through ball to Morgan Rogers, who rifled his effort into the goal. Sancho had two key passes and completed 86% of his pass attempts. He also completed both of his dribble attempts. Andre Onana The Cameroonian keeper kept a clean sheet as Trabzonspor defeated Samsunspor 3-0. He did not have to make any saves, but he did complete four high claims to protect his box. Onana also won his only aerial duel in the game. Radek Vitek The Czech keeper conceded two goals in Bristol City’s 3-2 victory over Hull City. He made three saves in the match and one high claim. Disappointingly, he was at fault for one of the Hull goals and will frankly be disappointed with his afternoon’s efforts. Ethan Ennis Ennis had one key pass in Fleetwood Town’s 1-2 loss to Bromley. He could only find a teammate with one of his nine crosses and only won two out of his seven duel attempts. Marcus Rashford Marcus Rashford played 67 minutes of FC Barcelona’s 3-0 win over RCD Mallorca. He had an incredible eight shots on goal, with five being blocked by the defence. The 28-year-old also completed two key passes and carried the ball forward six times. Ethan Wheatley Ethan Wheatley played the final 30 minutes of Bradford City’s 1-2 loss to Luton Town. He had two shots and missed one big chance to grab an equaliser for his side. Wheatley also had one key pass and completed his only tackle. Toby Collyer Toby Collyer made his Hull City debut, playing the final 14 minutes of their 2-3 defeat to Bristol City. He made 80% of his passes and completed one tackle. Gabriele Biancheri The young Welshman played the final 25 minutes of Rotherham United’s 0-3 defeat to Cardiff City. He completed 100% of his passes and won one ground duel. Featured image Yasser Bakshs 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.