Ruben Amorim claimed he was "really happy" with Rasmus Hojlund's performance at Chelsea on what looked a difficult night for the striker.

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Hojlund struggles at ChelseaAmorim defends striker"Really happy" with performanceFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

Hojlund regularly struggled to hold the ball up at Stamford Bridge and received more than one telling-off from skipper Bruno Fernandes as he struggled to make an impact, but Amorim defended his forward after the final whistle.

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Amorim told reporters: "I’m happy. Of course all the team has to improve, but the way he runs, he fights for every ball, loses a lot of duels, wins some duels. But he is improving. I’m really happy with him, he just needs to continue working hard and better things will come."

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Hojlund's form has been poor all season, the Dane scoring only 11 goals in 56 appearances and two in his last 12. United have been linked with a move to sign a striker this summer, notably Liam Delap from Ipswich, meaning Hojlund's future at the club seems uncertain.

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Amorim has a big decision to make on whether to start Hojlund in the Europa League final against Tottenham on Wednesday, with silverware and Champions League qualification on the line.