Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund was injured in the 13th minute of a pre-season friendly match against Arsenal in the US. The Danish player contributed 1 goal before collapsing on the field and had to seek medical attention.
Hojlund was still able to talk to the coaching staff, then stood up and went straight to the locker room. After the match, coach Erik ten Hag said more time was needed to determine the extent of Hojlund's injury.
Before leaving the field due to injury, the former Atalanta striker played very well and could have completed the double if he took more chances. With the "number 9" shirt, the Danish striker made Arsenal's defense have a hard day during his time on the field.
"It's still too early to update the status of either Hojlund or Yoro. We will have to wait at least 24 hours for more information. Man United is especially careful with Leny Yoro. Because he has only completed 50 % volume in training sessions. Now we can only wait for the results from the medical team and hope that there are no problems" - Ten Hag said about the situation of Hojlund and Leny Yoro.
More time is needed to consider the severity of the injury but surely, Ten Hag will provide more detailed information about Hojlund in the coming days. It is expected that the Danish player will be carefully scanned. However, Man United fans can somewhat rest assured because Hojlund can still leave the field on his own.
Hojlund is expected to wear the "number 9" shirt in the new season after Anthony Martial leaves. There are also rumors that rookie Joshua Zirkzee will inherit this shirt number, despite taking the "number 11" shirt.
Man United hopes Hojlund's situation is not too serious because the 21-year-old striker will have a key role next season. Hojlund scored 16 goals in 43 appearances in his first season at Old Trafford wearing the "number 11" shirt.
Ten Hag must do everything to help the "Red Devils" improve their performance after a forgettable 2023-2024 campaign. They finished 8th in the Premier League and were eliminated from the Champions League group stage.
Regardless of how United play in their friendly against Arsenal, perhaps the most important aspect is that Hojlund will be fit as the new season approaches.
"I thought it was a very good game for the third week of pre-season, from both teams. In the first half, I thought we were the better team. We scored a very good goal, starting with an excellent pass from the back from Marcus Rashford and then a smart move from Rasmus Hojlund.
I am very satisfied about this. We also created a few other good opportunities, but then we conceded in an offside position" - Ten Hag added.
