Man United are desperate for Rasmus Hojlund to return after topping alarming Premier League stat

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Erik ten Hag will be counting the days until Rasmus Hojlund can return to training at Manchester United.

The Red Devils suffered a frustrating 2-1 loss to Brighton on Saturday afternoon with Joao Pedro’s late goal stealing all three points for the hosts.

There were signs of promise in United’s performance despite the scoreline, but missed chances and a terrible VAR decision to rule out Alejandro Garnacho’s goal ended up proving costly.

Ten Hag decided to start £36million summer signing Joshua Zirzkee on the bench despite his late winner against Fulham in the Premier League opener.

Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount started in advanced positions but the duo continued to waste chances – just as they did against Fulham the week prior.

With the Premier League weekend now concluded, United sit at the top of one alarming statistic…

Man United top alarming Premier League stat

With week two of the Premier League now finished, United sit 11th in the table and a blockbuster clash against Liverpool is on the horizon.

It promises to be a dramatic affair, but also one with plenty of missed chances if stats are anything to go by.

According to the Premier League, no top-flight side has missed more big chances than Manchester United this season.

The Red Devils have missed six big chances across their first two league games – a figure that is only matched by Liverpool.

Man United desperately need Rasmus Hojlund fit

United were dealt a huge blow in pre-season when both Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro were ruled out with injuries.

Hojlund could make his return against Southampton on September 14 after it was predicted that he would spend six weeks on the sidelines.

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The Danish striker was United’s top scorer in 2023-24 with 16 goals, and his absence has already been felt this season.

With the rest of United’s front line missing too many chances, Hojlund is needed back as soon as possible.