Video: 1 goal, 1 assist: United loanee leads side to CL football in clinical display

Manchester United had two players in loan action on Sunday. To find out where all of Manchester United’s loanees are plying their trade this season, click here. Rasmus Hojlund The Dane helped Napoli secure a 3-0 away win over Pisa to consolidate their place in next season’s Champions League. Hojlund scored a goal and provided an assist as he also sealed his permanent switch to Italy. After officially claiming their spot in next season’s Champions League, Napoli were obligated to trigger their permanent move for Hojlund. He grabbed an assist in the 21st minute when he casually laid the ball off for Scott McTominay to sweep into the bottom corner in style. Hojlund then sealed a great performance with a goal in the 91st minute of the contest. The striker showed great instinct to twist his body to guide a fierce cross into the back of the net for the Southern Italians. He only completed six passes in the game, though, and no accurate crosses. The Dane also only won one of his four ground duels. Hojlund sent a farewell message to Manchester United fans after the game on social media to personally confirm his exit from the club. Rasmus Hojlund stats vs Pisa StatisticValue Goals1 Expected goals (xG)0.45 Assists1 Expected assists (xA)0.04 Total shots2 Expected goals on target (xGOT)0.98 Shots on target1 Shots blocked0 Offsides2 Touches19 Unsuccessful touches3 Dribbles (successful)0 (0) Was fouled1 Possession lost6 Total carrying distance64.3 m Carries6 Progressive carries1 Total progression13.8 m Progressive carrying distance28.8 m Longest progressive carry21.1 m Key passes1 Crosses (accurate)0 (0) Accurate passes6/7 (86%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)5/5 (100%) Passes in own half (acc.)1/2 (50%) Def. contributions0 Tackles (won)0 (0) Interceptions0 Clearances0 Blocked shots0 Recoveries2 Ground duels (won)4 (1) Fouls1 Dribbled past0 Jacob Devaney The Irishman came on for the second half of St Mirren’s 1-1 draw with Dundee United. He made two key passes in the match and completed 86% of his passes. Devaney did not have any shots on goal, but he did carry the ball forward an impressive 13 times, showing great drive and determination. He also won both his tackles and an impressive four out of five ground contests. Devaney will now return to Manchester United and will hope to be given a chance to impress in the club’s pre-season training. 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.