Hojlund misses Forest encounter due to illness

Alba Romero 1 year ago 12.9k |

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Hojlund won't help United in Saturday's clash against Forest. AFP

Manchester United announced an hour before the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest that Rasmus Hojlund will miss the final game of the year due to "illness".

Rasmus Hojlund, who scored his first Premier League goal in Manchester United's 3-2 win over Aston Villa, will be unable to help his side in Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest.

Erik ten Hag's men visit the City Ground for their last game of the year on Saturday. The Red Devils will try to win all three points to move closer to the European places.

However, the Danish striker will be unavailable to both his manager and teammates due to illness, as United announced on social media. Antony has taken his place in the starting XI.

Meanwhile, Anthony Elanga, who played for the Old Trafford outfit for five seasons - but at different levels - will face his former club after joining Forest in the last transfer window.

Nottingham Forest starting XI: Turner (GK); Montiel, Niakhate, Murillo, Aina; Gibbs-White, Danilo, Dominguez, Yates, Elanga; Wood.

Manchester United starting XI: Onana (GK); Dalot, Evans, Varane, Wan-Bissaka; Garnacho, Eriksen, Fernandes, Mainoo, Antony; Rashford.