Manchester United signed Danish international Rasmus Hojlund this summer from Serie A side Atalanta. However, the United squad is expected to miss out on the player at the start of the season due to his injury.
The English club unveiled Rasmus Hojlund at Old Trafford before their preseason win against Lens. It was, however, later reported that the player will be sidelined for some time as he is still suffering from a ‘minor injury’ that he sustained during his time in Atalanta.
As per reports, Hojlund’s injury seems more serious than what the club had initially deemed. The former Atalanta player’s back injury was identified by the English club during his medical last week.
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Furthermore, as per reports, Hojlund’s injury is more serious than what they had previously deemed. However, United has stressed that there are no underlining issues with the player and that he needs proper rest to build back his fitness.
According to reports, the Red Devils will be managing Hojlund’s minutes in the game as they do not want to escalate the injury any further. It is therefore unlikely for Rasmus Hojlund to play full minutes for the club initially.
Morten Bruun believes Rasmus Hojlund might face a ‘worst possible scenario’ at Manchester United
Former Denmark international Morten Bruun has expressed his concerns regarding United‘s new signing Hojlund. The former player believes that Hojlund might face the worst scenario at United due to his injury and fewer preseason games.
Bruun shared with TV2, “A lot depends on Marcus Rashford. In my opinion, (Rashford) is the best player at United. Rashford will presumably and hopefully play on the left wing. Because, in a direct duel with him for the spot as spearhead, Hojlund will lose.”
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“The big threat comes from the wide players, who can press so hard that ten Hag chooses to play with Rashford right up front. And here there are a couple of really good players, besides Antony.”
He further continued, “One is England international Mason Mount. Mount is not a decidedly winger, but he can operate well from the flank. There is also Jadon Sancho. He started in the biggest game of last season; the FA Cup final against Manchester City. This meant that Rashford was moved all the way forward. This is the worst possible scenario for Rasmus Hojlund.”
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will have an abundance of attacking options next season. Therefore, Rasmus Hojlund is thus expected to face big competition for the center forward position.