Napoli manager Antonio Conte has backed Rasmus Hojlund to succeed at Napoli after enduring a tough spell at Manchester United .

Hojlund, who completed his loan move to Serie A during the summer transfer window, netted his first goal for the club against Fiorentina last weekend. Hojlund opened his account on debut after Napoli bolstered their attacking options in the wake of an injury to former United striker Romelu Lukaku.

He has already made an impact for the reigning Italian champions, and Conte is confident the striker has even more to offer. The Napoli boss has thrown his full support behind Hojlund ahead of Thursday night's Champions League clash with Manchester City .

He said: "I knew Rasmus because he played with Atalanta and then he came to Man United . In my opini

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