A target date for the Dane’s Manchester United debut has already been set.
It has already been confirmed by Erik ten Hag that Rasmus Hojlund will miss Manchester United’s Premier League opener against Wolves, on August 14. It now looks like he could miss the first month of the season.
The Dane, signed by United for a fee that could end up at £72m, has a stress fracture in his back [a.k.a, stress response hotspot] and has been training on his own since his move from Atalanta.
The Mirror is reporting that Hojlund, who last played competitively for Denmark in mid June, could be out for as long as six more weeks, meaning he would not be back until the end of September. The Athletic has a more optimistic outlook, with United’s game against Arsenal, on September 3, the reported date for his debut with the club.
Rasmus Højlund is training on his own for Manchester United as he continues his recovery from injury 🔴🎥
Could he make his debut against Arsenal? 👀 pic.twitter.com/k7NdUxJE4V
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 9, 2023
On his comparisons to Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland, Rasmus Hojlund commented:
“I can see the similarities. He is fast. I am also fast. He is left-footed. I am also left-footed. He is strong and I am strong too.”
Wout Weghorst sends United fans a message
Wout Weghorst, meanwhile, has posted an emotional farewell video to Manchester United fans ahead of the new season.
Weghorst spent the second half of last season on loan at Old Trafford after joining from Burnley but failed to impress enough to secure a permanent deal.
Brought in due to the lack of attacking options, the Dutch international scored two goals in 31 games in all competitions for the Red Devils and has since returned to Burnley, who are now back in the Premier League.
Ahead of the start of the 2023/2024 campaign, the forward posted a message of thanks to the Man United supporters which featured his best moments in the shirt to the background of a Manchester United-themed rendition of ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’. He said:
“Dear Manchester United fans. Thank you for everything. I really enjoyed every single second at this club, from winning silverware to scoring my first goal against Betis at Old Trafford.
“Dreams came true. Unbelievably proud to wear the badge. I wish you all the best for the future. Manchester United fans, thank you very much.”
Wout Weghorst says goodbye to Manchester United 👋❤️ pic.twitter.com/h54L0zD5Cj
— utdreport (@utdreport) August 8, 2023
Fabrizio Romano reported on Tuesday that the forward is closing in on a loan move to Hoffenheim, although Wolfsburg has also been mooted as a destination.
United recently signed forward Rasmus Hojlund this week and have also added Andre Onana and Mason Mount to their squad. Sofyan Ambrabat of Fiorentina has also been linked with a move to Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag’s side begin their campaign with a home game against Wolves on August 14.
- Additional reporting by Callum Boyle
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