Manchester United’s recent high-priced acquisition in the striking department has not yet made an appearance for the club, despite his £72 million transfer from Serie A giants Atalanta earlier in the summer.
Manchester United has received a significant positive development concerning the recuperation of their £72 million signing, Rasmus Hojlund. He has been included in Denmark’s squad for their upcoming international matches.
Rasmus Hojlund could make his Man Utd debut against Arsenal on Sunday
Hojlund, who arrived in Manchester from Atalanta this summer, has not yet made his debut for Manchester United due to a stress fracture in his back that he sustained during preseason training with his previous club. United’s offensive performance has been underwhelming in the current season, and fans eagerly await the opportunity to witness their new striker in action.
Manchester United has already played three league matches in the current season. They secured a win against Wolves and Nottingham Forest, but experienced a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Tottenham. Their upcoming challenge involves a demanding away match against title contenders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. This fixture could potentially mark Rasmus Hojlund’s first appearance in the colors of Manchester United.
Denmark’s manager, Kasper Hjulmand, has disclosed that he has engaged in discussions with Manchester United regarding Rasmus Hojlund’s potential involvement during the upcoming international break. Despite acknowledging Hojlund’s fitness concerns, Hjulmand has expressed his desire to provide the 20-year-old with some playing time to assess his readiness.
Hjulmand emphasized, “I have some clear agreements with the club. He [Hojlund] should preferably get some minutes so that we can see that he’s there.” While Hojlund’s lack of game time is evident, his role within the Danish team remains a focus for the manager.
Additionally, it’s noteworthy that other Manchester United players, including Christian Eriksen and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, have also been selected for the Denmark squad. The latter player has sparked fresh reports linking him to a potential move to Old Trafford.
Christian Eriksen recently offered high praise for his new teammate at Manchester United. Speaking positively about the player, Eriksen highlighted his teammate’s resolute nature, emphasizing that he’s someone who stands firm and doesn’t shy away from any challenges.
Rasmus Hojlund is expected a lot at Man Utd
“He’s truly a proactive individual, with a strong attacking mindset and an assertive approach. Yet, he’s equally an amiable person off the football field,” Christian Eriksen remarked about his new Manchester United teammate. Eriksen pointed out Hojlund’s inclination to take the initiative and play offensively, while also highlighting his friendly demeanor outside of the game.
Eriksen also touched upon the significance of Hojlund’s debut for Manchester United in their home country, Denmark. He expressed that it has been and will continue to be a major event, and the excitement is likely to escalate further upon his debut. Eriksen conveyed his happiness at having another Dane at United who can proudly represent the Danish flag alongside him.
