Manchester United are concerned about the fitness of striker Rasmus Hojlund, who missed Denmark training on Sunday. Hojlund suffered a hamstring injury during pre-season, which kept him out of action until late September. He has made five appearances for United before joining the Danish national team this month.
During Denmark’s match against Spain on Saturday, Hojlund only played for 12 minutes as a substitute. However, it has been revealed that he was not involved in team training on Sunday. The reason for his absence has not been explained officially, but many speculate that it could be a precautionary measure due to his previous injury.
The fact that Hojlund was given a break after such a short playing time against Spain is causing concern at Old Trafford. Denmark manager Lars Knudsen had suggested that Hojlund would have an important role in the match against Spain, so his limited involvement raised questions during the post-match press conference.
Knudsen explained that there is strong competition among strikers in the Danish squad, with players like Kasper Dolberg and Jonas Wind performing well in their respective clubs. He also mentioned Yussuf Poulsen’s impressive performance against Serbia and highlighted Hojlund’s skills. However, Knudsen acknowledged that they need to consider Hojlund’s recent return from injury and adjust their plans accordingly.
Manchester United will be closely monitoring Hojlund’s situation as they rely on him for attacking options.