Napoli, Hojlund misses De Bruyne: in Rome chasing a goal | OneFootball

Rasmus Hojlund will once again be the offensive focal point for Napoli in the crucial league clash against Roma. However, the Danish striker approaches the match with a heavy burden: a goal drought that has lasted for almost two months.

Roma-Napoli, Hojlund seeks redemption: the Dane has been goalless for almost two months

As highlighted by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the match at the Olimpico represents a true test for the striker, who has been unable to showcase the clinical and brilliant talent admired in his early season outings. After a promising start with four goals in the first six games, Hojlund has struggled to find the back of the net, managing only one assist in the following weeks.

The analysis points out that Hojlund's difficulty is closely linked to the absence of Kevin De Bruyne. It is precisely the lack of the Belgian's vision, capable of making precise vertical passes in open play, that most penalizes the Dane. What was an almost instinctive connection between the two talents, able to turn a simple glance into a goal-scoring opportunity, has diminished, leaving Hojlund less served and less effective in the penalty area.

Andrea Alati

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