Blackmore expressed sympathy for Hojlund, a young player still developing his skills. He suggested that Ronaldo's experience and expertise would have been valuable for Hojlund to learn from. Instead, Hojlund was thrown into a challenging situation without proper guidance.

Blackmore also questioned the recruitment strategy of Erik ten Hag, United's manager during Hojlund's time at the club. He noted that the club signed Hojlund despite his limited experience, and that this decision may have contributed to Hojlund's struggles.

Blackmore emphasized that the Premier League is a unique and demanding environment, and that bringing in unproven players can be a high-risk strategy. He suggested that Ten Hag's decisions may have put Hojlund in a difficult position to succeed.