MANCHESTER UNITED have been given a double boost with Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount both ready to return. But Erik ten Hag will not be rushing anyone back into the first-team now that he has a fully-fit squad. 2 Erik ten Hag revealed he was starting players who were just 20 per cent fit last term Credit: REUTERS 2 Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund are back in training Credit: Getty The Red Devils boss admitted he was forced to play some of his stars too much and others when they were only “20 per cent” fit.
Ten Hag said: “Last season we didn’t have a fit squad. From February on we had to find 11 players every time to construct a team. “We had to overload them.
In top football you always go to boundaries. “It’s not avoidable — but when you have a full squad available it’s easier to manage the load. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL BRING THE MOYES Moyes tipped for return to management with former club in downward spiral "We hope we can integrate them in a very careful way.
” Ten Hag says he will make a late call whether to include the pair in the squad for Saturday’s tea-time visit to Crystal Palace . Danish striker Hojlund , 21, has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury on the pre-season tour. Mount ’s first season at United was ruined by injury and he received another setback in just the second Premier League game of this season — also with a hamstring issue.
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