![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/i-was-hojlunds-first-coach-he-is-cheeky-like-bendtner-but-not-as-gifted/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/OFF-PLATFORM-Bendtner-copy.jpg&description=Exclusive LORD HAVE MERCY Published : 22:31, 14 Sep 2023 RASMUS HOJLUND'S first coach is full of praise for his former player, but admits Nicklas Bendtner was more talented. Danish starlet Hojlund joined Manchester United this summer for £72million after an impressive campaign last season at Atalanta. 5 Rasmus Hojlund's first coach is full of praise for the new Man United signing Credit: Getty 5 He has compared him to Nicklas Bendtner, but with the caveat that he is less naturally gifted Credit: Getty The hardworking centre-forward showed glimpses of promise when he made is debut in a 23 minute cameo against Arsenal . And it's a former Gunner, and compatriot, that he has been compared to by his first coach. Christian Mouroux, of minnows Horsholm-Usserod Idraetsklub in North Zealand, Denmark, knows Hojlund well after working with him from the age of 12 and has compared him to ex- Arsenal striker Bendtner. Mouroux, who himself followed Hojlund to Brondby as a coach, said: 'A good comparison can be made to the other rising superstar we had in Nicklas Bendtner. 'They are both number nines, both very physical and have this twinkle in the eye. They are humorous, outgoing and cheeky." But despite the comparison, Mouroux doesn't think Hojlund is quite as gifted as Bendtner. He explained: 'Bendtner was probably a more naturally-gifted footballer but that perhaps made him take things more lightly and get influenced by everything that affects you from the outside when you become a superstar. 'Rasmus is completely different. Although I'm sure he will probably buy a bigger car and has a nice watch, it will not blow out of proportion. 5 Hojlund made his debut off the bench in Man United's 3-1 loss to Arsenal before the international break Credit: Getty FREE BETS - BEST BETTING OFFERS AND BONUSES NEW CUSTOMERS 'He has the right mentality for it. He is so disciplined. He is very aware of what hard work does for you and it's hard work that has brought him to where he is today.' Bend){kind=link}
RASMUS HOJLUND’S first coach is full of praise for his former player, but admits Nicklas Bendtner was more talented.
Danish starlet Hojlund joined Manchester United this summer for £72million after an impressive campaign last season at Atalanta.
The hardworking centre-forward showed glimpses of promise when he made is debut in a 23 minute cameo against Arsenal.
And it’s a former Gunner, and compatriot, that he has been compared to by his first coach.
Christian Mouroux, of minnows Horsholm-Usserod Idraetsklub in North Zealand, Denmark, knows Hojlund well after working with him from the age of 12 and has compared him to ex-Arsenal striker Bendtner.