Erik ten Hag handed triple boost for Man Utd ahead of Everton trip

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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has confirmed that he’s been handed a triple boost ahead of facing Everton this weekend.

Manchester United have been struggling throughout this season from an injury list which seemed to be never-ending. However, ahead of Sunday’s trip to Goodison Park, Erik ten Hag has been handed a triple boost.

Rasmus Hojlund still has a chance of featuring as he is close to being passed as fit and a decision will be made tomorrow.

Andre Onana picked up an injury while on international duty for Cameroon, however, he is expected to be fine for Sunday.

While long-term absentee Luke Shaw could make his long-awaited return this weekend after it was confirmed he would be in the squad at least.

Erik ten Hag confirms triple boost

Ten Hag has been speaking ahead of this weekend’s action and confirmed his excitement over Shaw returning.

Manchester Evening News reported the quotes that Ten Hag gave on Shaw: “Luke Shaw will be available, he will be in the squad. You can mention many things – physical, technical ability, it’s clear. Long time this season we didn’t have a left full-back. Very happy he is back. He will help us be more stable.”

Ten Hag also shared an update on Hojlund: “Rasmus [Hojlund] is a close finish. He’s training outside and making very good steps. We’ll have to wait until tomorrow to make a final decision.”

Lastly, on Onana, Ten Hag said: “Andre [Onana] is okay and he stepped into training.” Which should suggest that his return on Sunday is likely.

Massive returns for United

The list of returnees will be a massive boost for United as we enter the season’s busiest period.

Hojlund is vital and without him, United faced a real predicament to decide on who to play up top.

Meanwhile, Onana is a huge boost, given Altay Bayindir is yet to make an appearance and away from home at a ground which will be as rowdy as Goodison is probably the wrong time for a debut.

Shaw’s return is a real season-changer for United, his impact was sorely missed and his return should go a long way in improving performances for the Old Trafford outfit.