Manchester United receive major injury boost as Rasmus Hojlund defends teammates

Manchester United started the festive period on a high note thanks to a thrilling victory against Aston Villa on Boxing Day.

Unai Emery's visitors had looked on course for three points at Old Trafford when John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker both scored from set pieces. However, Erik ten Hag managed to rally his troops to a spirited comeback.

Alejandro Garnacho led the charge with a brace before Rasmus Hojlund capped off a perfect second half with the winner late on. Fortunately for the Reds, the good news just kept on coming this Wednesday as they were handed an injury boost at Carrington.

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United midfielder Mason Mount has returned to light training on grass after a calf injury. Mount has not played since picking up an injury against Luton Town on November 11, but he took the next step in his recovery by completing light individual training at Carrington on Wednesday morning.

The 24-year-old is continuing his rehabilitation and he was pictured as the rest of his teammates completed a recovery session nearby after United's win against Aston Villa on Boxing Day.

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Hojlund admits it was a 'relief' to net his first Premier League goal and has thanked his United teammates for their support throughout his difficult start to life at the club.

The Danish forward had to wait 1,026 minutes before he finally found the back of the net in the English top-flight and it was clear to see just how much it meant to him through his impassioned celebration.

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