Video: 100% aerials duels won, 3 key passes: United loanee continues impressive run to boost side’s CL hopes

Manchester United had two players in loan action on Friday evening. To find out where all of Manchester United’s loanees are plying their trade this season, click here. Rasmus Hojlund The Dane has been an ever-present in SSC Napoli’s side this season, playing in a total of 35 matches for his new side. Hojlund has also scored 13 goals in all competitions, with nine coming in the league. He is currently joint second in the Serie A goalscoring charts, five behind AC Milan’s Rafael Leao. Last time out, he scored a crucial goal versus Hellas Verona to help give his team a 2-1 victory away from home. Last night, his side beat Torino 2-1, extending their lead over fourth-placed AS Roma to five points. Match performance Hojlund was unable to score for his side but did create some danger for the southern Italian side. He played 84 minutes and had three shots on goal during his time on the pitch. One of his efforts was on target but the other two failed to be between the three posts. One chance was classified as a big chance missed for his team. He did not complete any dribbles or crosses but did manage to make three key passes. Hojlund also won 100% of his aerial duels in the match but only one of four ground duels was successfully completed. SSC Napoli and Hojlund will next be in action when they face Lecce on Saturday, 14th March. Rasmus Hojlund stats vs Torino StatValue Goals0 Expected goals (xG)0.29 Assists0 Expected assists (xA)0.06 Total shots3 Expected goals on target (xGOT)0.27 Shots on target1 Shots blocked0 Big chances missed1 Offsides1 Touches23 Unsuccessful touches3 Dribbles (successful)0 (0) Was fouled1 Possession lost9 Total carrying distance36 m Carries4 Total progression10.7 m Key passes3 Crosses (accurate)0 (0) Accurate passes9/12 (75%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)7/9 (78%) Passes in own half (acc.)2/3 (67%) Def. contributions0 Tackles (won)0 (0) Interceptions0 Clearances0 Blocked shots0 Ground duels (won)4 (1) Aerial duels (won)2 (2) Dribbled past0 Ethan Williams In the autumn, Williams was a key player for Falkirk but, since Christmas, his influence has been dwindling in Scotland. He has not started a game since 27th December, for example. He came on in the 90th minute as Falkirk beat Dundee United 2-1 in the Scottish Cup. The Scottish side are now safely into the semi-final stage of the competition. Williams and Falkirk will next be in action against Aberdeen on Saturday, 14th March. Featured image Francesco Pecoraro 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.