How long is Rasmus Hojlund out due to injury?

Carlo Garganese

• Updated: 15 Nov 2023 18:50 GMT
• 3 min read

Rasmus Hojlund is unlikely to return from injury for Manchester United until the end of November at the earliest.

Hojlund suffered a muscle strain last week during Man Utd’s 1-0 win over Luton Town at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

The Denmark international was forced off in the 79th minute of the game and had to be replaced by Anthony Martial.

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Hojlund subsequently was unable to be called up by Denmark for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Slovenia and Northern Ireland over the international break.

The earliest Hojlund can return to the pitch is Man Utd’s away game against Everton on Sunday 26 November.

However, it is expected that this game will come too early for Hojlund.

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A more realistic return date is Wednesday 29 November in the Champions League when Man Utd travel to Istanbul to take on Galatasaray.

It is a must-win game for United who find themselves bottom of Group A with three points from four matches.

United must beat Galatasaray to likely return into a qualifying position and manager Erik ten Hag will be desperate to have Hojlund at his disposal.

Hojlund’s transfer to Man Utd

Man Utd signed Hojlund this summer from Atalanta for €75 million plus €10m in add-ons.

Hojlund signed a five-year contract until 2028 worth €5m a year plus bonuses.

He made his debut for the Red Devils as a substitute in the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates.

Hojlund has yet to score a goal in the Premier League this season, although he has found the back of the net five times in the Champions League.

Hojlund exploded in 2023 as one of the most exciting young talents in European football.

He scored 15 goals in the calendar year for club and country prior to his move to Man Utd.