February 24th 2024.
Erik ten Hag is feeling optimistic despite the recent injury to Rasmus Hojlund, as he believes that Manchester United has other talented players who can step up and fill the void left by the Danish striker. While Hojlund's impressive performances have been crucial in reviving United's top four hopes, ten Hag is confident that his other options such as Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, and Scott McTominay can also contribute with their goals.
Although Hojlund has been a standout player for United in 2024, it took him until December 27th to score his first Premier League goal. However, he has been on fire since then, scoring seven goals in his last six appearances, including a brace against Luton Town. Unfortunately, the team received a major setback when it was announced that Hojlund would be out for up to three weeks due to a muscle injury.
Despite this setback, ten Hag remains hopeful as he looks to other players to step up in Hojlund's absence. While Marcus Rashford has not been in top form, with only five goals so far this season compared to his 30 goals last season, ten Hag believes that players like Garnacho, Rashford, and McTominay can continue to be a threat up front. He also credits Fernandes for his goal-scoring abilities and feels confident that the team's attack is strong and capable of filling the void left by Hojlund.
Looking ahead to the upcoming game against Fulham, ten Hag has considered the possibility of 19-year-old Omari Forson leading the attack in place of Hojlund. Forson has trained alongside Rashford and Garnacho in a front three this week and could potentially make his mark in the game.
Overall, ten Hag remains positive and believes that United's attack will continue to be a threat, despite Hojlund's absence. He also acknowledges the importance of Hojlund's recent contributions but does not solely rely on him as the main goal scorer for the team. As the team moves forward, ten Hag is confident in his other options and trusts that they will continue to deliver strong performances.
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