Hojlund IN, Mount OUT – Man Utd XI vs Nottingham Forest: Five changes made, predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injuries
Rasmus Hojlund is expected to be available for the first time against Nottingham Forest this weekend.
According to reports, the £72 million attacker is nearing full health after joining the club with a back ailment that has delayed his debut.
Despite his team’s troubles in front of goal this season, Erik ten Hag may choose not to risk Hojlund right away, even if he is injury-free.
After appearing in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Burnley in midweek, Anthony Martial is a candidate to start up front in an attempt to rejuvenate the Red Devils’ ailing attack. Jadon Sancho, who played in the false nine role during preseason, might also start.
Mason Mount is out due to a hamstring injury, which will almost certainly result in a recall for Christian Eriksen.
Ten Hag could choose to give his wide areas additional offensive energy by replacing Aaron Wan-Bissaka with Diogo Dalot.
Predicted Man Utd XI: Onana; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Rashford; Martial
Injuries: Mount, Mainoo, Amad, Malacia
Doubts: Hojlund, Maguire, Heaton
Time and date: 3pm BST, Saturday August 26, 2023
Venue: Old Trafford
