Naples Enthralled by Hojlund‘s Rapid Ascent, Credits De Bruyne‘s Key Role
Naples, Italy – A whirlwind week culminated in another decisive goal for Rasmus Hojlund, igniting fervent adoration from Napoli fans adn solidifying his position as a key player for the serie A leaders. Hojlund scored the winning goal against Genoa, adding to his recent brace in the Champions League against Sporting lisbon - both performances substantially aided by assists from teammate Kevin de Bruyne.
Napoli currently shares the top spot in the Serie A standings with Roma. While the team has conceded 9 goals so far this season, a notable increase from the 27 total conceded last season, their offensive output has also risen. Hojlund opened his account for Napoli with a goal against Fiorentina at Franchi and has as featured in matches against City, Pisa, and Milan.
Following the victory over Genoa, Hojlund posted an image of his celebration on Instagram, referencing a “tango” danced in pairs – a nod to the effective partnership he’s developing with De Bruyne. The winning goal against Genoa originated from a cross by De Bruyne from the left wing, following initial work by Leonardo Spinazzola.Hojlund had also come close to scoring in the 57th minute, with a header set up by a Spinazzola cross.
Napoli coach Antonio Conte has publicly praised Hojlund’s potential, stating, “Hojlund can become a crack” after the Genoa victory. Fans have flooded Hojlund’s Instagram feed with messages of support, calling him a “bomber” and praising his strength. Conte was also observed exuberantly embracing the left-wing area after Hojlund’s goal, emphasizing the team’s collective joy.
Hojlund was brought in as a late replacement for Romelu Lukaku and has quickly won over fans, teammates, and coaching staff alike.