Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund will be sidelined for up to three weeks following a muscle injury, which will see him miss several key matches, including the upcoming derby against Manchester City. The 21-year-old, who has been in fine form with goals in his last six games, is set to sit out of as many as five matches, starting with the clash against Fulham at Old Trafford this Saturday.
Manager Erik ten Hag confirmed the news at a press conference, stating that Højlund's injury is not severe but will require a recovery period of two to three weeks. This setback adds to United's injury concerns, with players like Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martínez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Tyrell Malacia, and Mason Mount already unavailable.
Ten Hag acknowledged the challenges posed by the injuries but expressed confidence in the team's ability to cope with the situation. Despite the setbacks, he believes that United can navigate through the difficulties and remain competitive in the race for Champions League qualification.
Furthermore, United recently announced that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has finalized his deal to become a minority owner of the club. Ratcliffe has expressed his commitment to restoring success at Old Trafford, with Ten Hag confirming that their visions align and discussions are ongoing regarding the club's future direction.
Ten Hag emphasized the progress made by the team under his leadership, highlighting the squad's development and the collective effort put in both on the training ground and during matches. Despite facing challenges in the current season, he remains optimistic about the team's trajectory and the potential for continued growth.
