Peter Schmeichel, a legend of Manchester United, was seen comforting struggling striker Rasmus Hojlund outside Old Trafford.

Only 14 minutes of the 1-1 tie with Arsenal were spent by the underappreciated attacker.

Peter Schmeichel was spotted consoling struggling striker Rasmus Hojlund outside Old Trafford

According to sources, United’s coaching staff is growing irritated and impatient with Hojlund’s performance, which is putting further pressure on the £72 million player.

Dane Schmeichel, a colleague and former United captain, gave him a boost of confidence outside the stadium while they hugged each other.

Schmeichel, who helped United win FIVE Premier League titles, was a Viaplay commentator at the Theatre of Dreams.

The moment was caught by a fan

Before halftime, Bruno Fernandes gave the home team the lead, but Declan Rice tied the score at 74 minutes.

Hojlund replaced Joshua Zirkzee, who had begun up front for Ruben Amorim’s team, at minute 76.

Hojlund came off the bench and was only able to make one shot, which was unsuccessful.

Only two of the attacker’s seven goals in 37 outings this season have come in the league.

After being acquired from Atalanta by Erik ten Hag in August 2023 for approximately £72 million, Hojlund scored 16 goals in his debut season the previous year.

Wayne Rooney, a legend at United, has also thrown his support behind the 22-year-old.

“A striker for Manchester United, when you’re not scoring goals, there’s a lot of pressure, and a lot of people talking about you,” Rooney, 39, stated on Match of the Day.

“Are you able to assist Manchester United? Simplifying it is, in my opinion, the best course of action. It goes without saying that putting the runs into penalty boxes is as simple as it gets—you have to make them run.

However, making the game easier, grabbing the ball, laying it off, entering the box, placing it out wide, entering the penalty box, and positioning oneself to score goals are all important.

“You’re depending on your teammates to provide you opportunities and slide balls in behind or put the ball in the box nine times out of ten.

Perhaps he hasn’t been receiving that service lately, or he hasn’t been doing that. But I believe in him.

“I believe he works hard and is a fantastic player. That’s also quite crucial, in my opinion.

“I think he just needs that goal and once he gets it, they’ll all start coming.”