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Man Utd's danger man is back! Rasmus Hojlund returns to training ahead of Champions League showdown against Galatasaray as Erik ten Hag also receives Antony fitness boost

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  • Hojlund is back in training
  • Picked up a knee injury against Luton
  • Champions League's joint top scorer with Morata
  • Antony Manchester United 2023-24Getty

    WHAT HAPPENED?

    United received a major boost ahead of their trip to Galatasaray on Wednesday as their star striker Hojlund returned to training. The Danish forward picked up a knee injury against Luton Town before the international break and missed the away game against Everton at the weekend. Brazilian winger Antony also missed the clash on Merseyside after he picked up a knock in training, but was spotted back with the group at Carrington alongside Hojlund on Tuesday - as per United's official website.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Luke Shaw, who returned from his long injury lay-off last week, could make his first Champions League appearance of the season on Wednesday as he was also seen training with the team along with Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, both of whom produced star performances in the win against the Toffees.

  • Rasmus Hojlund Manchester United 2023-24Getty

    DID YOU KNOW?

    Despite United's poor show in the Champions League so far, Hojlund has managed to score five goals in four appearances. He is also the competition's overall joint top scorer with Atletico Madrid forward Alvaro Morata. The Denmark international scored a brace each against Galatasaray and Copenhagen and a goal against Bayern Munich.

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  • WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

    Having won just once in their first four games, Erik ten Hag's side can no longer afford to lose matches if they want to qualify for the knockout stage. The win against Everton will provide much-needed motivation ahead of their fixture against the Turkish giants on Wednesday.

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