Manchester United are missing their player who is two weeks away from being available

Manchester United are missing Rasmus Hojlund, who is currently sidelined with injury.

Hojlund scored in his first appearance of pre-season against Arsenal in Los Angeles but tweaked his hamstring after that, which saw him cautiously leave the pitch as he was replaced.

It was subsequently confirmed that Hojluind would be out for around six weeks and the game after the September international game was earmarked for his return to action.

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That meant Hojlund would be unavailable to face Liverpool at Old Trafford on September 1 and he would be available for selection for the trip to St. Mary's Stadium to face Southampton.

United got their season off to a winning start, scoring with just a few minutes left to beat Fulham, but they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Brighton last weekend and there could be no complaints.

Alejandro Garnacho's goal to make it 2-1 was unfortunately disallowed due to Joshua Zirkzee touching the ball from an offside position, but nobody could say Brighton were lucky winners.

The hosts created opportunities and struck the crossbar before eventually scoring in the fifth minute of added time. Those in red shirts switched off at a pivotal moment, leaving a handful of Brighton players unmarked at the back post, and Joao Pedro took advantage.

It was schoolboy defending from United and they were punished. The challenge of facing Liverpool, who have both of their games in the league so far, comes next and Erik ten Hag may be forced to abandon the false nine system that he persisted with at the Amex Stadium.

Bruno Fernandes started as a false against Fulham and Brighton, with Mason Mount as the No.10, but the system