September 9th 2024.
Rasmus Hojlund, a promising young player for Manchester United, has yet to make an appearance for the team this season. Despite the anticipation for his return, it seems that he may not be ready to play against Southampton this weekend, as the club does not want to rush him back from his injury.
The 21-year-old had picked up a hamstring injury during a friendly match with Arsenal in July, which has kept him out of the start of the season. However, it was expected that he would be fit to play after the current international break and be ready for the game against Southampton. According to ESPN, the club is now hesitant to risk a recurrence of the injury by pushing him too soon.
Hojlund will be evaluated before the weekend, and there is still a possibility that he may be included in the team. However, Manchester United is being cautious and willing to give him more time to fully recover before putting him back into action. They have a busy schedule ahead, with a game against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup and a Premier League match against Crystal Palace the following weekend. If Hojlund is not able to return this weekend, he will hope to be back in the first team for those fixtures.
The team's coach, Erik ten Hag, is facing a string of injury problems, which has been an ongoing issue since last season. Players like Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, and Tyrell Malacia are still recovering from injuries, while Mason Mount, who had been able to play, is now sidelined with a hamstring problem and is unlikely to return until October.
Manchester United had a difficult time in front of goal last season, only scoring 57 goals in the Premier League. In their first three games of this season, they have only scored twice. This is where Hojlund's absence is felt the most, as he had scored 10 league goals and 16 in all competitions last season. It is expected that he will be a key part of their attacking strategy once he is back on the field.
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