Rasmus Højlund’s frustration with Amad Diallo was palpable during Manchester United’s clash with Wolves, especially in the 41st minute. After Højlund created a promising chance just outside the box, Diallo chose to take a shot instead of passing to his teammate, who was in a more advantageous position to score. The blocked attempt only fueled Højlund’s anger,

This wasn’t the first time tension flared between Højlund and Diallo; a similar disagreement had occurred a few weeks earlier in the match against Viktoria Plzen. In the Wolves game, Højlund played for 79 minutes but recorded just 14 touches and failed to register a single touch inside the box. This lack of involvement highlighted Manchester United’s ongoing struggles to generate effective scoring opportunities, adding to Højlund’s frustration as he sought to leave his mark on the game while feeling let down by missed chances.

While Højlund’s conversion rate is solid, with two league goals from 1.89 expected goals, the lack of opportunities has been a major issue for United. 

Even when they lead in expected goals, they have failed to provide enough chances for their striker, leaving him frustrated. Coach Ruben Amorim faces a critical task in fixing this creative deficiency to maximize Højlund’s potential.

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