Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund has been forced to pull out of the Denmark national team due to injury, adding to the injury crisis faced by manager Erik ten Hag. After eight first-team players were already unavailable for the recent match against Luton Town, in which United narrowly secured a 1-0 victory with an unexpected goal from Victor Lindelof, Hojlund was substituted in the 79th minute due to injury.
Despite his impressive performance in UEFA Champions League matches, where he scored five goals in four games after joining from Atalanta in the summer, Hojlund is yet to secure his first Premier League goal. His apparent hamstring injury in the Luton match raises questions about his availability for the upcoming away game against Goodison Park on November 26.
Valued at £64 million ($78.3m), Hojlund received treatment for his hamstring during the match against Luton, and manager Ten Hag has stated that the extent of the injury is still uncertain, with a 24-hour assessment period needed for a conclusion.
In addition to Hojlund, his Denmark compatriot Christian Eriksen also suffered an injury during the Luton game and had to withdraw from the Danish squad for international matches. This means that when United returns from the international break, they could potentially have nine players unavailable for selection, eight of whom are out due to injury reasons.
The continued absence of Jadon Sancho, who has been training separately due to a dispute with Ten Hag, further adds to United’s injury troubles. Other players missing due to injury include Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia, Jonny Evans, and Amad Diallo. The timeline for their return varies, with fears that Martinez and Casemiro may not be available until the new year, while Shaw and Malacia could potentially return before Christmas if their recoveries progress as expected.
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