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Rasmus Hojlund can be 'a star!' Antonio Conte says striker 'proving' his potential at Napoli after ending woeful Man Utd period

Napoli head coach Antonio Conte is delighted with the performances of Rasmus Hojlund, who is spending the 2025-26 season on loan from Manchester United. According to the Italian, the 22-year-old still has "significant room for improvement", but believes that he "has the potential to be a star" and is proving his quality after scoring four goals in his first six games for the Partenopei.

Can Kevin De Bruyne & Scott McTominay play together? Fabio Capello outlines puzzle for Napoli coach Antonio Conte and warns Serie A giants to look out for Como's 'big team mentality'

Former AC Milan and Juventus coach Fabio Capello believes that while Napoli midfielders Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay are both top players with excellent qualities, their skill sets differ and could potentially overlap, leading to an imbalance in the squad. The Serie A champions sit joint-top of the table and picked up a first Champions League win of the season last week, but some doubts over the gelling of the squad remain.

VIDEO: Rasmus Hojlund's at it again! Man Utd outcast bags late winning goal to continue flying start at Napoli & make mockery of Old Trafford struggles as Antonio Conte suggests Red Devils will regret decision to let striker leave

Rasmus Hojlund continues to make Manchester United question their decision to let him leave Old Trafford during the summer transfer window, with the Red Devils outcast netting another crucial goal for Napoli in what is quickly becoming a productive loan spell. The Denmark international grabbed a match-winning effort for the reigning Serie A champions in their clash with Genoa.

'Not on my bingo card!' – Rasmus Hojlund surprised by deadly partnership with 'legend' Kevin De Bruyne as ex-Man Utd & City stars combine in 'fantastic' Champions League night

Rasmus Hojlund thanked his team-mate Kevin De Bruyne after the 34-year-old Belgian provided assists for both of his goals as Napoli beat Sporting CP on Wednesday. The Danish striker scored a match-winning brace in the 2-1 victory in the Champions League, their first in the competition this season having lost 2-0 to Manchester City two weeks ago.

'He's similar to Erling Haaland' – Kevin De Bruyne heaps special praise on Rasmus Hojlund and expects 'a lot of goals' from Man Utd loanee after decisive double in Champions League

Kevin De Bruyne has likened Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester City striker Erling Haaland after the striker scored a decisive double in Napoli's 2-1 Champions League win over Sporting CP on Wednesday. The Manchester United loanee showed composure and power with De Bruyne providing both goals as the pair's bright start to life in Italy continues.

Antonio Conte 'gets under your skin!' – Ex-Juventus & Tottenham striker reveals 'huge regret' from time with Napoli boss

Former striker Fernando Llorente has praised Antonio Conte as an "extraordinary" coach but revealed his one major regret from his time working with the Italian at Juventus. Llorente spent two years at the Bianconeri and won back-to-back Serie A titles, but it was their failure to deliver in the Champions League that haunts the Spaniard as he reflects on playing under Conte.

Antonio Conte still trying to 'implement things' to bring best out of Kevin De Bruyne & Scott McTominay after ex-Man City star sets up Rasmus Hojlund double in Champions League win

Napoli coach Antonio Conte admitted he is still trying to find the right tactical measures to bring the best out of midfielders Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay. In the 2-1 win over Sporting CP, Conte tested a three man midfield in the second half following the substitution of McTominay, and he believes the system can offer him multiple solutions.

Rasmus Hojlund sends message to Man Utd after bagging Champions League brace for Napoli in win over Sporting

Rasmus Hojlund produced a statement performance for Napoli in the Champions League, scoring twice against Sporting CP and celebrating by pointing to the competition’s badge. The on-loan Manchester United striker seemed to send a message to his parent club, who are enduring a season without European football under Ruben Amorim, which has not been going down well in Manchester.