Hojlund's struggles have led to criticism from former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, who offered words of advice on his podcast. Ferdinand suggested that Hojlund needs to communicate more with his teammates to find success on the pitch. He encouraged Hojlund to take a step back and focus on his strengths, rather than trying to do too much.

"He needs to get in touch with his winger and say, 'this is what I need when I'm in these positions'," Ferdinand said. "Let's take it back and put yourself in positions to show your best attributes. We're seeing too many of your weaknesses right now."

Ferdinand also emphasized the importance of freeing himself from contact and starting to run. He believes that this is a key area where Hojlund can improve his game.

"That's the one big thing I would say to any player struggling with confidence," Ferdinand said. "Strip it back, simplify, and do what has got you there."

Former Premier League legend Alan Shearer has also weighed in on Hojlund's performance, calling him "damaged." Shearer believes that Hojlund may not be ready to lead the line for Manchester United and that he doesn't seem to want to get involved in the game.