Rasmus Hojlund’s celebration for Man Utd in Europa League explained

RASMUS HOJLUND debuted another celebration after scoring for Manchester United against Bodo/Glimt.

The Danish forward, 21, bagged a brace to inspire the Red Devils to come from 2-1 down to claim a 3-2 win in the Europa League.

Hojlund's first goal came on the stroke of half-time when he equalized with an excellent finish, sending his effort into the bottom corner.

He then ran to the fans and gave them a thumbs up, before giving the thumbs down.

And the Man Utd striker then ended the celebrations with a throat-slitting gesture.

Many fans will have been confused by Hojlund's actions.

However, those who have seen the new Hollywood film “Gladiator II” will have recognized it from the film.

Emperor Geta, played by Joseph Quinn, does this when he decides whether or not someone should die in the Colosseum.

When they are called to death, he turns his thumbs down to indicate that they should be killed by their opponent.

In response to Hojlund's celebration, one fan said, “Gladiator Hojlund, he's such a mood 😭😭🤣🤣.”

While another said: “Whether you like it or not👍👎aura.”

A third replied: “The Danish blood ♥️.”

And a fourth replied: “I didn't think there would be a Gladiator I would be more into than Paul Mescal, but Rasmus Hojlund has proven me wrong 😍.”

Hojlund had scored just two goals in 13 games in all competitions on Thursday evening prior to his brace.

But on Sunday he will push for a starting place against Everton.

Marcus Rashford started at the center of Man Utd's attack in the 1-1 draw against Ipswich last weekend.