Man Utd star could make his first appearance of the season at Crystal Palace | OneFootball

Manchester United have received a major injury boost ahead of their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday.

The Manchester Evening News reports that Rasmus Hojlund is in tomorrow’s matchday squad.

Hojlund moved to Old Trafford from Atalanta in a £72 million deal last summer.

He has yet to play in a competitive fixture this season, having suffered a hamstring injury in pre-season.

Bruno Fernandes started the campaign as a false nine in Hojlund’s absence, but Joshua Zirkzee led the line in the previous league game.

The Netherlands international is expected to keep his starting spot against Crystal Palace.

Ten Hag must tread carefully when it comes to Hojlund’s fitness.

The 21-year-old is a fantastic talent and has all the qualities to be one of the top strikers of his generation.

He showed glimpses of his unearthed potential last season, bagging 16 goals in 43 appearances.

Hojlund missed almost two months of football last term due to multiple injuries. He was forced to overwork as United did not have a robust replacement.

With Zirkzee in the squad, Ten Hag must handle Hojlund carefully. The Denmark international endured a tough start to his life in the English top flight.

He found his feet by the end of the season and could light up the league this term.

Unfortunately, a setback in pre-season forced him to spend time on the sidelines.

He could return as a substitute in the second half against the Eagles. A goal could massively boost his confidence.

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