September 19th 2024.
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, is relieved to see his team's injury woes slowly easing off. However, he is cautious about rushing players Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount back into the team, as he does not want to risk any further setbacks for them.
Hojlund, who sustained a hamstring injury during the team's pre-season tour of the US, has not been able to play this season. On the other hand, Mount, who impressed during the summer campaign and earned a spot in the starting lineup, suffered an injury that kept him out of games against Fulham and Brighton.
But there is good news for United fans, as both players have returned to training and are available for the team's upcoming match against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Ten Hag shared this update during a press conference on Thursday, where he expressed his happiness at having the duo back on the pitch and training with the squad.
He also mentioned that they will have to assess the players' fitness before deciding whether they are ready to start the game. With a busy schedule ahead, ten Hag is glad to have more players at his disposal and hopes to integrate them back into the team carefully.
Last season, United faced numerous fitness issues, which resulted in other players being overloaded during the long campaign. Learning from that experience, the manager is being cautious with the returning players, knowing that pushing them too hard could lead to more problems in the future.
Ten Hag also acknowledged the tough nature of top-level football, where players are constantly pushing their physical boundaries. However, he believes that having a full squad available makes it easier to manage the workload. In contrast, last season, when injuries were abundant, the team had to rely on those who were fit, even if it meant overloading them.
The manager's concern is not unfounded, as United suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat at Selhurst Park last season, which was one of many poor performances away from home. But he assured fans that the team is not dwelling on that result and will approach the game on Saturday with a different mindset.
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