Roy Keane and Rio Ferdinand have both claimed they feel sorry for Rasmus Hojlund following his summer transfer to Manchester United.
Hojlund arrived from Atalanta with plenty of pressure on his shoulders as United looked to add more goals to the team. His debut for the club was delayed due to an injury picked up in pre-season.
Having made his first appearance for the Reds at the beginning of September, the Dane has since scored three Champions League goals but is still awaiting his first in the Premier League.
Prior to the Manchester derby, Keane told Sky Sports he felt sorry for Hojlund due to his injury woes. READ MORE: United vs City LIVE READ MORE: Why Jonny Evans started for United vs City He said: "You do feel sorry for Hojlund because you always worry when a player comes to your club off the back of an injury and never gets up to speed and takes him a few months. "But if ever there is a chance [it is] today, if he gets chances to try and get up and running against City.
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