Denmark boss sends Rasmus Hojlund warning to Manchester United after injury fears

Denmark caretaker boss Lars Knudsen has warned patience will be required with Rasmus Hojlund this season after he started his nation's 2-2 draw with Switzerland on Tuesday night.

After being on the bench for the weekend defeat to Spain, the United striker was recalled for the clash with the Swiss and got 57 minutes under his belt. The 21-year-old, who had not started his country since June, missed the start of this season with a hamstring injury suffered in the opening game of United's pre-season tour of the United States against Arsenal in July. He did not make his first appearance of the campaign until the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on September 21.

Hojlund made another four appearances prior to the international break, including two starts. But despite appearing in both of Denmark's games during the hiatus, Knudsen said Hojlund, who sparked fears of a fresh injury setback after missing a training session ahead of the draw with Switzerland, will require time to get back to the peak of his powers.

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Kundsen, speaking to PLBold, explained: "Rasmus must have the opportunity to really play his way back into his highest gear, and he is well on his way. Rasmus is a fantastic player, and he delivers a fine effort. He has a really high level.

"You have to remember that he has only just come back. This was only his third start this season [vs Switzerland], and he has basically missed an entire pre-season."

Ahead of last Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Spain, Hojlund, who has scored once for United since returning from injury, admitted he did not believe it