Erik ten Hag Decides to Cautiously Reintegrate Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount into Manchester United’s Squad Following Last Season’s Injury Crisis

Erik ten Hag is taking a cautious approach with Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount, focusing on their gradual return to action.

After last season’s injury woes, which led to overloading his players, Ten Hag is determined not to repeat the same mistakes.

Injury Recovery Update

Both Hojlund and Mount are back on the training ground this week after recovering from hamstring injuries.

They might be available for Saturday’s match against Crystal Palace, but Ten Hag is being extra careful this time around.

Lessons Learned from Last Season

Last season was tough for Manchester United, with a staggering 66 instances of injuries and illnesses affecting the squad.

Mount missed 30 games, and Hojlund had to deal with three separate injury spells.

Ten Hag admitted that he had to push players too hard, leading to further complications.

Managing Player Load

“You have to be careful,” Ten Hag explained.

“In top football, you always push the boundaries.

It’s unavoidable, but having a full squad makes managing player load easier.

When you’re in situations like last season, you end up overloading players.

We’re hoping to integrate Hojlund and Mount back into the squad carefully.”

Positive News and Final Decisions

The return of Hojlund and Mount to team training is great news.

However, Ten Hag still needs to assess their fitness levels before deciding if they’re ready to start.

With a busy fixture schedule ahead, their gradual reintegration is crucial.

“We need to see how they recover from their training sessions before making the final decision,” Ten Hag added.

“It’s encouraging that they’re back with the team, and we’re pleased to have them in the squad again.”