Days After Striking $82 Million Deal, Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United Reveals Concerning Injury Update About Their 20 YO Star

Manchester United will be hoping to break their drought of silverware this season. While the team has been decent for a while now, the arrival of manager Erik ten Hag has changed how the team’s defense works. The addition of a number 9 to the team could help United find the goal-scoring prowess the team lacked last season.

With the Red Devils a part of the UEFA Champions League this season. Erik ten Hag wanted to add more strength to his team with the signings of Andre Onana for $40m and Rasmus Hojlund for $82m this season. However, the team might have to start things out without their new number 9.

Manchester United taking no chances with Rasmus Hojlund’s recovery

While Rasmus Hojlund seems eager to make a mark for Manchester United, the player will have to wait a while before making his official duty. According to Daily Mail, MRI scans revealed that Hojlund has been suffering from back pain troubles for a while now and any additional stress could worsen the situation.

It seems like Manchester United wants to take no chance when it comes to their new number 9. United is willing to take it slow for Hojlund to recover. The side has already issued a statement on Hojlund’s condition and believes even it might take them weeks or months. However, as of now, the team’s main priority is to keep Rasmus Hojlund fresh.

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Similar to Rasmus Hojlund, club star Marcus Rashford had suffered through the same issue before suffering a back stress fracture. Erik ten Hag and his management believe the player is not close to that stage and keeping him fresh can help avoid a possible injury.

United break the bank for Rasmus Hojlund

With Manchester United in the hunt for a new striker. Following Cristiano Ronaldo‘s departure, it was evident the team needed someone who could provide the team with a scoring flourish.

While Erik ten Hag and his side were interested in roping in England skipper, Harry Kane. Spurs and their reluctance to trade with a Premier League side kept United away from the race. Which forced them to turn to Atalanta’s Ramus Hojlund.

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The Italian side was not willing to let their player leave for cheap, forcing United to spend big. Manchester United had to bid $82 million to secure the signing of the player. It will be interesting to see if the player manages to justify his price tag this season.