Højlund has found himself replaced as United’s usual No. 9 following the summer arrival of Benjamin Šeško, and was notably absent from the matchday squad for Sunday’s Premier League opener against Arsenal—Mason Mount started in a false nine role.

Rasmus Hojlund’s Manchester United career has reached a turning point as the club prepare for a high-profile Premier League opener against Arsenal at Old Trafford. The Danish striker, signed from Atalanta for an initial £64m [$86m] transfer feein 2023 has been omitted from United’s squad for the visit of the Gunners.