It was a night of mixed emotions for Manchester United fans during their pre-season clash in Chicago.
While Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring with a sharp header, all eyes were on him post-match—for a different reason entirely.
Cameras caught the Danish striker leaving Soldier Field with an ice pack strapped to his right calf, raising eyebrows about a potential injury.
No Limp, Just Caution?
Despite the visual cue, Hojlund wasn’t limping noticeably.
He even smiled and gave a nod to reporters as he walked through the media zone, looking fairly relaxed.
While it might just be a precaution—maybe tightness or post-match soreness—it was enough to stir conversation.
As of now, there’s no official word on the severity of the issue.
A Striker Under the Microscope
Hojlund is under a brighter spotlight than most of his teammates.
After a rocky season that mirrored United’s broader struggles, he’s under pressure to deliver consistently—especially with new boss Ruben Amorim eager to reshape the squad.
And United aren’t just watching him—they’re also actively shopping for more firepower up front.
United Push for Sesko Deal
That brings us to Benjamin Sesko, the man United have now prioritized as their next potential No. 9. The 22-year-old Slovenian forward is currently at RB Leipzig, and talks are heating up.
Reports suggest there’s a gentleman’s agreement in place that would allow Sesko to leave for around £60-70 million plus add-ons, but only for specific clubs.
United’s director of recruitment, Christopher Vivell, has been instrumental in the chase.
With ties to both Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg—Sesko’s previous club—Vivell is working behind the scenes to make the deal happen.
Hojlund’s Flashy First Half
Back to Hojlund’s performance—it certainly wasn’t a quiet one.
He nearly scored early on, rattling the post with a confident effort.
But he didn’t let that stop him. Moments later, he managed to get on the scoresheet with a glancing header to put United in front during their 4-1 win over Bournemouth.
Later in the match, he thought he’d bagged a second after slightly redirecting Amad Diallo’s shot, but the goal wasn’t credited to him.
Still, it was a positive showing overall—something Amorim will surely appreciate as squad decisions loom.
Striker Shortlist Gets Narrower
United have been exploring several striker options this summer.
Liam Delap was once on their radar, but the youngster made a surprise move to Chelsea via Ipswich.
Other names, like Alexander Isak and Nicolas Jackson, were deemed too costly.
Now, it’s down to Sesko and Ollie Watkins, but Sesko is clearly at the top of the list.
What’s Next for Hojlund?
For now, fans will have to wait and see what comes of that ice pack moment.
It could just be standard post-match care—but in a summer full of scouting and squad reshuffling, even small signs can stir big questions.
With Sesko potentially on the way and United keen to build a sharper attack, Hojlund will need to keep showing he deserves to lead the line—or at least be part of the equation.