Rasmus Hojlund admits it has been ‘relentless’ for Napoli throughout their damage disaster, however he’s studying from ‘unbelievable supervisor’ Antonio Conte and wanting to accomplice Romelu Lukaku.
The centre-forward was signed from Manchester United in August after the sheer extent of the Lukaku damage in pre-season grew to become obvious, however it was the primary of many setbacks that decimated the squad.
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It means those that are match must play continuous between Serie A, Champions League, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana commitments.
Hojlund feeling the warmth at Napoli
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli shoots throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
“In fact, it’s been a really busy month, I’ve performed a number of minutes, and the programme has been relentless,”
“It’s troublesome for the staff, with all of the accidents, I’ve to play on a regular basis. I can’t complain, however it’s been very troublesome, each mentally and bodily.”
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Scott McTominay went viral when in a post-match interview he stood and listed all of the Napoli gamers who have been out of motion for weeks at a time.
“I needed to see it, it was in all places! He’s clearly proper, however the gamers who’re right here, we’ve bought to step up.”
There’s a large showdown with Juventus arising on Sunday, with former Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti on the helm.
“I’m ready for a very vital sport for us, but additionally for them. It’s an opportunity for us to once more show we belong on the high of the desk,” famous Hojlund.
“Juventus has been doing rather well beneath the brand new supervisor and we’re wanting ahead to go there and hopefully show ourselves once more.”
NAPLES, ITALY – DECEMBER 07: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli scores his staff’s second objective throughout the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Juventus FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on December 07, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photographs)
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Hojlund scored two objectives when these sides final met on the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona again on December 7.
“It was a great day, clearly comfortable to win towards Juventus at all times, it’s a particular sport for the membership, the gamers, the followers, everybody round Napoli. I used to be very pleased with the win and it might be good to try this once more.”
The Denmark worldwide has visibly improved in so some ways because the transfer from Manchester United to Napoli, so how a lot has Conte helped with that course of?
“I’ve not at all times been the most important expertise myself, it is perhaps stunning, however once I was youthful I needed to work more durable than the remainder,” defined Hojlund.
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“I’ve at all times executed that, and that’s the reason I’m right here at this time, I’ve at all times out-done my teammates, my opponents, and that’s the reason you additionally by no means see me hand over. I at all times attempt to enhance and study, as a result of you possibly can by no means be too good for that, there’s at all times one thing you possibly can enhance on.
“I need to be higher and fitter day by day, I need to be the most effective Rasmus that I could be.”
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 18: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli celebrates scoring his staff’s second objective with teammate Giovanni Di Lorenzo throughout the Supercoppa Italiana Semi-Last match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at King Saud College Stadium on December 18, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Picture by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Photographs)
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Conte has talked about Hojlund a number of instances within the media, Does he say that to the participant in personal too?
“He doesn’t say it fairly often, it’s good to listen to in interviews. I simply need to concentrate on studying from him and listening to all the pieces he says, as a result of he actually is an unbelievable supervisor.
“I’m positive he may help me grow to be a greater participant than I’m.”
FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Antonio Conte supervisor of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring a objective with Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli throughout the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SSC Napoli at Artemio Franchi on September 13, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)
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He has scored 9 objectives with three assists in 26 aggressive video games for Napoli up to now this time period. Has he set himself a goal for the season?
“As a striker, it’s clearly vital to attain objectives, present assists, and assist the staff, however for me it’s at all times been about taking part in a number of video games, serving to the staff being close to the highest of the desk.
“If I don’t rating any extra objectives this season and we win one other trophy, then I’d be pleased with that. I need to rating much more objectives and assists, however I may help the staff win in numerous methods, like holding up the ball and urgent from the entrance. I can enhance my objective numbers, but additionally different components of my sport.”
Hojlund was signed to exchange Lukaku, however now that , will they compete for one place or get to work collectively?
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“He helped me rather a lot up to now, since he’s come again from the restoration in Belgium, he’s been across the group a great bit,” famous Hojlund.
“We complement one another on the pitch, it could possibly be a great factor each as a competitor for locations, but additionally taking part in alongside one another.
“It’s not for me to resolve, however once I get requested if we will play collectively, I say sure. I don’t see why we shouldn’t be capable to do it.”
epa12092555 Napoli’s ahead Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring the objective throughout the Italian Serie A soccer match SSC Napoli vs CF Genoa at Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples, 11 Could 2025. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATE
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Many gamers use social media and the striker who turns 23 subsequent month tries to have some enjoyable together with his on-line content material.
“It comes from me feeling like Instagram and social media usually generally is a bit boring. I attempt to not step over the road, however most of it’s simply enjoyable and me making an attempt to be just a little bit cheeky. There’s not an excessive amount of serious about it, simply what I’m feeling.”
McTominay was famously nicknamed ‘McFratm’ in a really Neapolitan means, so has Rasmus Hojlund bought a nickname within the Napoli squad?
“No, I don’t suppose so. I instructed them they’ll name me Ras, that’s at all times been my nickname, so Ras is okay.”