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'Of course there's hope' - Ten Hag's former assistant backs Hojlund

Former Manchester United assistant manager Mitchell van der Gaag says "mentally strong" Rasmus Hojlund can still come good at Old Trafford.

Hojlund, 22, scored only his fourth Premier League goal of the season when equalising late on at Bournemouth on Sunday.

However, his lack of output has led United to add both Wolves striker Matheus Cunha and Ipswich's Liam Delap to their summer shortlist.

Asked how likely it is Hojlund will succeed at Old Trafford, Van der Gaag told BBC Sport: "Yes, of course there's hope. Why? Because he's only 22.