Man United receive double boost as “incredible striker” and £150k-p/w star now set to return from injury

Man United receive double boost as “incredible striker” and £150k-p/w star now set to return from injury

Manchester United  manager  Erik ten Hag  has received a boost as two players should be ready to return against Southampton after the international break, according to a new report.

It has been a poor start to the  Premier League  season for the Red Devils, as they have suffered two defeats in their opening three league games. That has resulted in pressure already mounting on ten Hag, who will know a victory is needed against the Saints.

United were one of the busiest sides in the league in terms of transfers during the summer, as they brought five new players to the club and allowed 13 to leave. This is a clear indication that the club’s new board was willing to back their manager, as they look to improve on last season.

The transfer window only closed on Friday evening, and Man United are already eyeing up two new additions in the form of a left-back and a midfielder.

Man United receive double injury boost ahead of Southampton

According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United are hopeful that they can welcome back striker Rasmus Hojlund  and defender  Luke Shaw  to their squad for the Southampton game.

Hojlund, who was once described as being a “monster” by Reading FC manager Ruben Selles, has missed the start of the season for United after suffering an hamstring injury in the pre-season game against Arsenal.

The Red Devils are said to be hopeful of having the forward back in the squad for a week on Saturday, as the striker looks to improve on his tally from last season.

Meanwhile, as well as hopefully seeing Hojlund back playing, ten Hag may also be able to welcome Shaw back to the fold, as he’s been out injured with a calf injury suffered in pre-season.

United did state in their statement when Shaw was injured that they would hope to have him fit after the international break, and that is expected be the case.

The defender has been at Old Trafford for some years now, and the £150,000-p/w England international will want to be available for the rest of the campaign with the club seemingly shopping around for more reliable options.