I remember MU fans were over proud toward him and those fans were comparing haaland to the hojlund which is a non sense comparison at this moment. Hojlnud obviously right about that if haaland was in another level yet haaland's performance is dropping a bit due to the lack of creative attacking midfielder in the club. Haaland has won treble winners last season with manchester city. I think that city is likely trying to defend its trophy for this season. Hojlund needs to prove himself to make at least 30 goals total in a season to compete with haaland.
Hojlund aware if he don't have any big achievement compared to Haaland which has won treble winners, so he just a respect to Haaland. If he said he's in a same level or better than Haaland, he will receive many criticism and would destroy his career if he can't perform.
Hojlund is a good player, maybe he will shine in the next 2-3 years.