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Peter Schmeichel takes down Manchester United

Peter Schmeichel blasts Manchester United with harsh criticism

After two challenging seasons at Manchester United, Rasmus Højlund seems to have rediscovered his joy in Italy. Loaned to Napoli this summer with an option to buy, the Danish striker is truly coming alive in his new colors. With four goals in just six matches, he’s already establishing himself as a key figure in Napoli’s attacking setup—far from the shadow he cast at Old Trafford. This dramatic turnaround comes as no surprise to Peter Schmeichel, the Red Devils legend, who believes the problem was never the player’s talent but rather the environment he found himself in at Manchester.

Schmeichel slams Manchester United’s management

In an interview with the BBC, the former goalkeeper didn’t hesitate to criticize the strategic decisions made by his old club.

emphasizing that the Dane is a striker capable of netting 25 goals a season if given the right support. Schmeichel also questioned some of the club’s recruitment choices, particularly the £70 million signing of Sesko when other positions were in greater need of strengthening.

For the United legend, Højlund was never put in the ideal conditions to succeed in England. His breakout at Napoli is the clearest proof of this—and it could well become a source of regret for the Manchester club, which may have let him go too soon.