Rasmus Hojlund has candidly reflected on the professional and mental toll his difficult spell at Manchester United took on him, admitting he feared his top-level career was in jeopardy. The Danish international has looked like a player reborn since sliding away from Old Trafford, finding a new lease of life in Italy.
The Belgian striker has pulled out of the friendly matches and is back in training to make a full recovery and get back to full fitness as soon as possible.
As in November, the manager will not be with the team when training resumes, as he will be taking some time out to recharge his batteries ahead of the crucial clash with Milan.
Manchester United continue to face questions over why they allowed Scott McTominay to move on, with ex-Scotland international Andy Gray telling GOAL why a 2024 transfer left him “flabbergasted”. The Red Devils agreed to part with a home-grown star when sanctioning a £26 million ($35m) move to Napoli - with that decision coming back to haunt them as McTominay has starred in Italy.