Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has) confirmed that his side will be without two pivotal players, Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount, for their highly anticipated Premier League clash against Liverpool at Old Trafford. This news comes as a significant blow to the Red Devils, who are gearing up for one of the most intense fixtures of the season.
During Friday’s pre-match press conference, Ten Hag addressed the media with an air of pragmatism. He acknowledged the challenges his team will face without these key players but expressed confidence in the squad’s depth and resilience.
Hojlund, who was a key figure for Manchester United during the pre-season, suffered an unfortunate injury that has kept him sidelined for weeks. Despite making progress in his recovery, the Danish forward is still not match-fit and will miss the crucial tie against Liverpool. Ten Hag hinted at Hojlund’s potential return after the international break but remained cautious about setting a specific timeline.
“After the international break, but when after the break? We will see how it develops during the break to get him match fit,” Ten Hag explained. “It will take a while before he is up. He has to build some fitness.”
Meanwhile, Mason Mount, who was expected to play a significant role in United’s midfield this season, is also ruled out of Sunday’s game. Mount is nursing an injury that has kept him out of action, and his absence will undoubtedly be felt in the midfield battle against Liverpool.
“Mount, as you will have seen, is not available for the press room. I think that is it; it will be the same squad as last week,” Ten Hag said, confirming that there will be no surprises in the lineup for the upcoming clash.
This news adds another layer of complexity to the Liverpool vs Manchester United rivalry, a fixture that never fails to deliver drama, passion, and intense competition. Fans on both sides will be eager to see how Ten Hag adjusts his tactics to cope with the absence of these two influential players.
The Dutchman’s strategic acumen will be put to the test as he seeks to maintain Manchester United’s momentum against their bitter rivals. With the stakes high, the absence of Hojlund and Mount might just be the challenge that galvanizes the rest of the squad to step up and deliver a performance worthy of the occasion.
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