"I'm happy with Hojlund" – Ruben Amorim defends Man Utd striker after defeat to Chelsea

The manager came out in support of Rasmus Hojlund after Manchester United's defeat against Chelsea. Danish international Hojlund did not manage to make a difference as Manchester United lost again in the Premier League.Replacing the original manager earlier this season, Amorim is still confident in Hojlund despite the growing criticism about his goals. The defeat leaves United behind in the league with only two games remaining this season."I'm happy with Hojlund. Every player needs to become better. The way he runs, he always gives his all for every ball," Amorim said after the game at Stamford Bridge. The Portuguese manager pointed out the young striker's weaknesses but decided to praise his strong work ethic. He is defeated more often in duels than he is successful. He needs to put more effort into the relationship, but he's getting better. All he has to do is keep putting in the effort.The Danish youngster has come under fire for not always performing well in front of goal this season. Regardless of how much United spent on him, Hojlund has scored in just eight Premier League matches this season.Also Read: Ruben Amorim can turn Manchester United around, feels former defender Phil JonesIt was Marc Cucurella's header midway through the second half that clinched three points for Chelsea on Friday night. A defender from Spain met a cross from the right, allowing Chelsea to secure a win needed for their bid to reach the Champions League. There weren't many obvious chances for United, as Hojlund had difficulty breaking through against Chelsea's defense.The loss added to the difficult beginning that Amorim has had at Manchester United. Since the manager took over, their games have not been consistent, and this has left fans unhappy with the team. Chelsea's success lifts them into fourth place, while United are below where most people think they should be.Manchester United now have just two matches left to make sure they are in European football next season. Amorim has not blamed anyone for the team's problems, saying that everyone should help improve the results. It seems the manager still trusts Hojlund, even though he hasn't found his usual form.Amorim's plans to rebuild the team in his style may now rest more heavily on United's summer transfer activities. How well Hojlund performs in the remaining games and what the club does in the transfer window could determine if he keeps his top spot next year.