Rasmus Hojlund’s concerning injury issue revealed as Ten Hag reacts to forward being sidelined

Rasmus Hojlund’s injury may be slightly more serious than Manchester United initially feared.

The Red Devils’ latest recruit was already ruled out of the opening weeks of the 2023/24 campaign before making an appearance, following an issue that was picked up on his medical tests.

United did notify supporters but opted against going into too much detail on the matter, leaving fans concerned over their new frontman’s injury.

However, MailSport has since revealed that an MRI scan picked up on a stress response hotspot in Hojlund’s back –  a problem which can lead to stress fractures in young athletes.

The Old Trafford faithful may remember a period when Marcus Rashford spent an extended spell on the sidelines with a double stress fracture in the 2019/2020 season, so it’s relieving that Hojlund’s situation has been flagged now when it can be tended to rather than later down the line.

United believe that adequate rest will help matters for the young striker and there is no ‘fundamental issue with his back’. It does unfortunately mean that Hojlund is unable to play two matches a week for the foreseeable future, which puts a spanner in the works for Ten Hag as he looks to oversee a successful season competing on all four fronts.

Overplaying could lead to a ‘lengthy lay-off’, medical sources have insisted.

MailSport’s report adds: “United’s initial response to last week’s MRI has been to give Hojlund more time to improve his fitness and to reassure the player that he is a long-term signing and will not be rushed into the team.”

Ten Hag reacts

The Dutchman was asked about the progress of his new signing and responded (via Football Daily): “It’s difficult to say how that process will go, but I think he’s making good progress. We have to see day by day how the process will go.”

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