Manchester United's forward, Rasmus Hojlund, is set to miss the next five games across competitions due to a muscle injury. This news comes as a significant setback for the Red Devils and their fans.
Hojlund was signed from Atalanta last summer for a reported £72 million fee. Despite initial struggles in front of goal and receiving some criticism, he managed to turn things around spectacularly.
The Danish striker failed to score in the Premier League matches until late December but found success in the UEFA Champions League. He netted five times during the group stages for Manchester United, demonstrating his potential on an international platform.
Hojlund just started to showcase his power in Premier League
His form took an upward trajectory following his match-winning performance against Aston Villa on Boxing Day. Since then, he has scored consistently in every single league fixture he played in, taking his tally up to seven goals and two assists in the Premier League alone.
Unfortunately for Manchester United fans and sports betting enthusiasts alike, Erik ten Hag confirmed that Hojlund will be out for approximately two or three weeks during his press conference on Friday (February 23), ahead of their clash with Fulham.
Erik ten Hag, Manchester United manager, said:
"It’s a small injury, two or three weeks. It’s the risk, playing high intensity. It’s not a big injury but he has to wait for two or three weeks."
This means that Hojllund will most likely miss Manchester United's next five games including key fixtures against Nottingham Forest in FA Cup fifth-round clash and league matches against formidable opponents like Manchester City, Everton, and Sheffield United.
Martial's absence will make it difficult for United to replace Hojlund
The absence of this prolific striker could potentially impact not only team dynamics but also game outcomes - something sports bettors should take into account when placing wagers on these upcoming matches.
While it is undoubtedly disappointing news that such a promising player will be sidelined due to injury just when he was hitting peak form; it also presents an opportunity for other players within Erik ten Hag’s squad to step up and fill the void.
As Manchester United navigates through this challenging period, fans and sports betting enthusiasts alike will be eagerly watching how the team adapts to Hojlund's absence. The return of Rasmus Hojlund will undoubtedly be a much-anticipated event in the coming weeks.
