Wayne Rooney has explained what is to blame for Rasmus Hojlund’s Manchester United goal drought. Wayne Rooney has expressed his belief in Rasmus Hojlund despite the Manchester United striker's lack of goals during a difficult season for the team. The Danish striker has not scored a goal since mid-December of last year in a 3-2 Premier League defeat to Nottingham Forest. Hojlund has frequently been subjected to criticism from supporters throughout a campaign that has been unsuccessful for Ruben Amorim's team. PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Soccer News in Nigeria from Pulse Sports What Rooney said Rooney, a former Man Utd player, has voiced confidence in Hojlund's goalscoring abilities, suggesting that the Danish striker may not be receiving the necessary support to perform effectively. “You know, a striker for Manchester United, when you're not scoring goals, there's a lot of pressure, a lot of people talking about you,” said the retired striker on Match of the Day. “Can you do it for Manchester United? I think the best thing to do is simplify it and obviously making the runs into penalty boxes is as easy as it comes - you have to make them runs. “But simplifying the game, getting the ball, laying it off, getting in the box, getting the ball out wide, getting in the penalty box, putting yourself in the best position to score goals. “Nine times out of ten you're relying on your team-mates to give you chances and put the ball in the box or slide balls in behind. “Maybe he (Hojlund) hasn't been doing that - he hasn't been getting that service of late. But I've got faith in him. “I think he is a good play and he works hard. I think that's really important as well. I think he just needs that goal and once he gets it, they'll all start coming.” Ruben Amorim's side stayed 14th in the Premier League table after Sunday's 1-1 draw with Arsenal. Hojlund had a late chance to win the game for the Red Devils but his delayed shot was blocked. What next for Manchester United? Man Utd welcome Real Sociedad in the second leg of their last-16 Europa League game, seeking a place in the quarter-final.