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      Manchester United new boy Rasmus Hojlund runs 100m in under 11 seconds but what will he bring to Dream Team?

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      RASMUS Hojlund will be added to Dream Team today!No doubt many Manchester United fans will be keen to back their new striker when he’s available – they’ll have to fork out £4million of their initial budget to make it work.
      For perspective, that puts him level on price with the likes of Alexander Isak, Darwin Nunez and Christopher Nkunku.
      Inevitably, Dream Team gaffers will be asking: what will Hojlund bring to this season’s revamped fantasy game?

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      Has Hojlund got what it takes to thrive in Dream Team this season?
      Physically, the 20-year-old resembles a laboratory footballer; he’s 6ft 3in tall and, according to Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, can run 100m in under eleven seconds.
      Hojlund’s pace and his willingness to run in behind is perhaps the primary reason one of the world’s biggest clubs may end up paying a total of £73million for his services.
      The Red Devils have been crying out for an out-and-out striker since it became apparent Cristiano Ronaldo was not suited to Erik ten Hag’s desired approach.
      Anthony Martial (£3m) has been dogged by injuries and the Wout Weghorst (£2m) experiment bemused supporters and neutrals alike.
      Still in the infancy of his career, Hojlund has only 27 professional goals to his name at club level but while he lacks a proven track record, he set tongues wagging in Italy with a series of thrilling performances for Atalanta in the wake of the World Cup.
      Dream Team gaffers may know him from a viral video that exhibited his freakish acceleration, a burst through the middle against Lazio that propelled him from the halfway line, through two defenders, and one-on-one with the goalkeeper in the blink of an eye.
      Hojlund was presented at Old Trafford at the weekendCredit: GETTY
      He registered 16 goals and seven assists in all competitions last season, split between Atalanta and Austrian club Sturm Graz, but of course Man United are paying for his potential as well as his immediate impact.
      Although It goes without saying that his transfer fee is a reflection of the market – clubs from other countries know that Premier League giants will fork out huge sums.
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      Bruno Fernandes (£6.5m) has been the only midfielder in the same realm as Kevin De Bruyne (£7m) in terms of creative metrics over the last three and a half years.
      The Portuguese playmaker guarantees Man United’s centre-forward a healthy supply of chances on his own and Hojlund’s combination of pace and height means he should benefit from throughballs and crosses into the box.
      However, Dream Team bosses should be aware the Denmark international is still a raw talent in need of moulding to some degree – his finishing has been no more than moderate to date.

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      Man Utd star Raphael Varane slams football chiefs for ‘damaging the game’ and asks ‘why aren’t players being heard?’

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      RAPHAEL VARANE has slammed the FA over new rule changes that will see Premier League referees add on more minutes to games.The new set of rule changes seek to curb the amount of time wasting by following the 2022 World Cup’s lead – which saw long periods of added time become common place.
      Varane has slammed players’ congested schedulesCredit: Getty
      But Varane has taken to Twitter to express his, and he says other players, concerns about the amount footballers are being forced to play.
      He has accused the FA of “damaging the game” and claims “players are not being heard” in the cutting statement.
      He tweeted: “We had a meeting last week with the FA. They recommended from the referees new decisions and rules.
      “From the managers and players, we have shared our concerns for many years now that there are too many games, the schedule is overcrowded, and it’s at a dangerous level for players physical and mental well-being.
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      “Despite our previous feedbacks, they have now recommended for next season: longer games, more intensity, and less emotions to be shown by players. We just want to be in good condition on the pitch to give 100% to our club and fans. Why are our opinions not being heard?
      “As a player I feel very privileged to do the job I love every day but I feel these changes are damaging our game. We want to be at our maximum level, the best we can be and put on amazing performances for fans to celebrate every week.
      “I believe it is important that we, players and managers, highlight these important issues as we want to protect the game we love and give the fans our best.”
      The rule changes were announced at the end of last month and could see games regularly last over 100 minutes.
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      Longer games have been a feature of the women’s World Cup in Australia with the clock essentially paused for any stoppages in a match.
      Mens football got its first taste of the new rules during the Community Shield final between Arsenal and Manchester City yesterday with Arsenal scoring a 101st minute equaliser.
      City manager Pep Guardiola was critical of the amount of time added on in the game and said that games would last until “tomorrow morning at 8am” if the rule changes remain in place.
      Guardiola’s criticism echoed that of Varane’s when he said that managers and players had not been consulted enough when the rule changes were proposed.
      He said: “We will have to get used to this. We were winning 1-0. I had a feeling that not much happened to extend eight minutes.
      “But it is a good question for the international board and all the people because they don’t consult with the managers, they don’t consult with the players.”
      Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta also fell foul of the new rule changes when he was shown a yellow card by Stuart Atwell after waving an imaginary one in an attempt to get Rodri booked. More

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      You’ve been saying Rasmus Hojlund’s name all wrong… according to Man Utd’s £72m transfer himself

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      RASMUS HOJLUND has revealed that fans have been saying his name all wrong.The new Manchester United striker has set the record straight on how to pronounce his last name.
      Fans have been saying Rasmus Hojlund’s name all wrongCredit: Getty

      Hojlund completed his £72million move to the Red Devils on Saturday.
      He was presented to the fans at Old Trafford before the club’s friendly against Lens after signing from Atalanta.
      However, in an old clip from his time at Sturm Graz, he revealed that most fans do not know how to say his name.
      Explaining the correct pronunciation, he said: “My full name, and I don’t think anyone here can pronounce my last name correctly.
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      “Anyone would like to try – Hojlund. The ‘D’ is like ‘I learn’.”
      Hojlund spent seven months with Sturm Graz before joining Atalanta last summer.
      During his time in Austria, he scored an impressive 12 goals in just 21 appearances.
      United fans will be hoping he can emulate that form in front of goal in the Premier League this season.
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      They will have to wait to see him in action, though, with the Danish international currently out injured.
      He is set to miss the first two matches of the season due to an injury he picked up whilst still at Atalanta.
      Hojlund has already been ruled out of United’s opener against Wolves on August 14.
      Meanwhile, he is also a doubt for their trip to Tottenham the following Saturday.
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      Man Utd complete impressive turnaround to beat Lens in penultimate pre-season friendly after Andre Onana concedes howler

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      MANCHESTER UNITED turned on the style to hit back against RC Lens and claim victory at Old Trafford.It was all smiles after a comical first half from the Red Devils saw them go into the break 1-0 down.
      Erik ten Hag saw his side come from behind to beat Lens
      Andre Onana was lobbed during the first half
      But second-half goals from Marcus Rashford, Antony and Casemiro sealed the win.
      What a day it had been for the new signings up to that point though.
      Striker Rasmus Hojlund was introduced to the new crowd just as it was revealed he will miss the first two games of the season with an injury.
      Mason Mount continued his ropey pre-season since a £60million switch from Chelsea by missing a sitter.
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      Meanwhile Andre Onana proved that being a sweeper-keeper can leave you vulnerable as he was lobbed from 45 yards.
      But a fired up United dominated last season’s La Ligue runners-up after the break.

      They were level just three minutes from the restart when Antony released Rashford with a fine ball from the right and last season’s top scorer found the back of the net with the aid of a deflection.
      Ten Hag’s men were ahead just five minutes later when a great touch by Rashford sent Alejandro Garnacho flying down the wing.
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      The Argentinian international fired a crossfield ball for Antony whose first touch was poor but whose second beat Brice Samba who was slow off his line.
      Casemiro was credited with number three on 58 minutes but didn’t know much about it.
      Luke Shaw delivered the ball from the left, Rashford’s flick header was going wide until it his Casemiro on the forehead and beat the ‘keeper.
      But what of the first-half?
      It was the 15th minute when Mount’s chance presented itself.
      A superb ball with the outside of his boot by Bruno Fernandes sent Garnacho away.
      Mason Mount endured a frustrating afternoon
      His first touch was poor but he managed to hook it back across goal and slightly behind Mount who swung and completely missed with the goal at his mercy.
      Then on 23 minutes Onana found himself in the back of his own net.
      He was out on the edge of his area when a loose pass by Diogo Dalot was seized upon by Florian Sotoca.
      Spotting Onana well off his line he hit a brilliant chip that United’s new £47million goalkeeper tried to claw away as he back-peddled. He could not reach it and ended up in a heap in the netting with the ball beside him.
      At that point you were wondering if a fourth successive pre-season defeat was on the cards after going down to Real Madrid, Wrexham and Borussia Dortmund in the US.
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      The real United emerged second-half.
      This was a confidence booster as they head off to Dublin to face Athletic Bilbao tomorrow (Sunday). More

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      Man Utd blow as new £72m signing Rasmus Hojlund ALREADY injured and out for Premier League season opener

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’s new striker Rasmus Hojlund is injured and will miss the first two games of the season.Hojlund was unveiled to the Old Trafford crowd before their friendly against Lens.
      Rasmus Hojlund will miss Manchester United’s first two matches of the season
      He took no part in the match.
      Now it has emerged the £72million signing sustained an injury in pre-season training with his now former club Atalanta.
      That definitely rules him out of the season opener here a week on Monday against Wolves.
      But he is also a doubt for the trip to Tottenham the following Saturday.
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      He is training but will take at least a fortnight to get up to match fitness.
      Hojlund is United’s third signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Mason Mount and Andre Onana.

      The Danish forward scored 10 goals in 34 appearances for Atalanta last season.
      After being unveiled by the Red Devils, he said: “It is no secret that I have been a fan of this great club since I was a small boy, and I dreamed of walking out at Old Trafford as a Manchester United player.
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      “I am incredibly excited by this opportunity to turn that dream into a reality, and I am determined to repay the faith that the club has shown in me.
      “It is still early in my career, but I know that I am ready to make this step up and play with this group of world-class players.”
      Erik ten Hag will be able to call on Marcus Rashford in Hojlund’s absence.
      The England forward started through the middle in the friendly against Lens which Manchester United won 3-1. More

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      Man Utd fans demand ‘refund’ on Andre Onana after new goalkeeper signing lobbed from HALF WAY LINE

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have demanded a “refund” on new goalkeeper Andre Onana.The keeper was lobbed from the halfway line during Saturday’s friendly against Lens at Old Trafford.
      Manchester United fans have demanded a ‘refund’ on Andre Onana
      Andre Onana was lobbed during the first half against Lens
      Onana completed a £47million move to the Red Devils from Inter Milan earlier this summer.
      However, he had a moment to forget against the French side in his latest appearance.
      Florian Sotoca spotted the Cameroonian off his line during the first half, perfectly lobbing him from the halfway line.
      Onana’s mishap was made worse by the keeper landing in the net as he raced back in an attempt to stop the ball.
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      Fans were quick to criticise him on social media after the goal, with some even demanding a refund on the transfer.
      One supporter tweeted: “Can we get a refund on Onana and bring back De Gea.”

      Another wrote: “Lens have just scored from basically the halfway line due to Onana positioning. Oops.”
      Meanwhile, a third fan added: “Onana’s been lobbed from the half way line…. It’s only pre season lads don’t worry.”
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      Onana was brought in as a replacement for David de Gea following his exit from the club.
      The Spaniard departed when his contract expired at the end of June, ending his 12-year stay in England.
      Erik ten Hag previously worked with Onana at Ajax, where he made 145 appearances under the Dutchman. More

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      Mason Greenwood gets HUGE boost as he bids to return to Manchester United squad ahead of new season

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      MASON Greenwood’s teammates would support his return to Old Trafford, it was claimed.Sources say senior players at Manchester United believe the suspended 21-year-old striker has been left in “limbo” after charges including attempted rape were withdrawn.
      Manchester United players would not object if Mason Greenwood was brought back into the squadCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      Talks over the player’s future continue following the conclusion of a five-month club probe into his arrest.
      But a source said: “All the players believe he deserves a second chance because he’s innocent in the eyes of the law.
      “He didn’t have the opportunity to clear his name in court because the charges were dropped, so the players feel like he has been left in limbo.
      “They know it will be difficult but they are willing to support him through it, and protect him.
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      “Some of the younger players came through the academy with him so there’s a loyalty to him.
      “They know he’s made mistakes but the lads who’ve spoken to him say he’s grown up a lot in the past 18 months and will come back a lot wiser.”
      Greenwood, who became a father last month, has been suspended on full pay, around £75,000 a week, since his arrest in January 2022.
      He was charged last October with attempted rape, sexual assault and controlling behaviour, and a trial set for this November.
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      But prosecutors withdrew the case in February.
      There is a growing belief at the club that he can now rebuild his career with the new Prem season just a week away. It could see him return, or get loaned abroad.
      We also revealed last week talks about Greenwood with main club sponsor Adidas were “positive”.
      Greenwood, driven by his dad in Manchester yesterday, was valued at around £50million.
      Fans with replica shirts bearing his name were then told they could swap them after his arrest.
      Mason Greenwood is currently subject to an internal investigation at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty More

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      Mason Greenwood breaks cover with decision on striker’s future at Man Utd to be made ‘in DAYS’

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      MASON Greenwood has broken his cover as a decision on the suspended striker’s future looms.Greenwood, 21, was snapped being driven by his dad near to their Manchester home.
      He looked tense today as he sat in the passenger seat of the blue MercedesCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      His appearance today comes after Man Utd boss, Erik ten Hag, spoke about a decision being made in ‘days’Credit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      He looked tense today as he sat in the passenger seat of the blue Mercedes.
      The striker has not played for Manchester United since he was arrested in January last year.
      He was later charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour, before the charges were dropped in February.
      Meanwhile, Utd have been conducting their own investigation into the allegations.

      However, since all charges were dropped, Greenwood has been desperate to rebuild his life and wants to resume his footie career at Old Trafford.
      His appearance today comes after Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag spoke about the striker with a decision on the suspended star set to be “made in days”.
      The outcome of these talks, and Greenwood’s future at the Red Devils, is said to be finalised imminently, with the club set to make an announcement within days, according to MailOnline.
      A final decision on Greenwood’s next career move will reportedly be made before United’s opening game of the season against Wolves on August 14.
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      This comes as a Man Utd expert has revealed his three-point plan for Mason Greenwood.
      Mark Goldbridge, a talkSPORT pundit, gave his opinion after asking fans how they would feel about the striker’s return.
      The football pundit took to Twitter and replied to one fan, he wrote: “Mine is a year loan is obviously the best choice.”
      He continued: “1. Doesn’t cause a s***storm.
      “2. Doesn’t derail our season with media Greenwood obsession.
      “3. The player can focus on returning to football away from the mental pressure of the media and fan backlash. Away games in particular.”
      Goldbridge was speaking after Utd boss Erik ten Hag addressed the situation during United’s pre-season tour.
      Manchester Evening News reported ten Hag was asked if he had spoken to Greenwood recently at the RIMAC Annex at the University of California San Diego on Saturday.
      The Dutchman, 53, replied: “I said everything in New York. I don’t want to answer the question anymore because it’s not different.
      “I’ve shared my opinion and I don’t want to repeat my opinion.”
      Ahead of Utd’s friendly with Arsenal at the MetLife Stadium on July 22, Ten Hag was also questioned about Greenwood.
      He told reporters: “On this, it’s a club decision and of course, I said my opinions but it’s a club decision and we have to accept that.”
      And asked whether he would like to keep Greenwood at the club, the manager added: “I can’t say so much about it but I shared my opinion about it, so let’s see what’s going to happen.”
      The striker’s three options are staying with the Red Devils, moving to another English club or elsewhere in Europe, perhaps on loan.
      It is understood Ten Hag and the majority of the first team are willing to give Greenwood another chance, but a loan move abroad appears to be the most likely option.
      United’s women’s team is also reported to have reservations, while sponsors are also concerned about being linked to the £75,000-a-week player.
      Elsewhere, Rasmus Hojlund will be unveiled as a Manchester United player this week, according to reports.
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      Meanwhile, the Red Devils are close to finalising a move for midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, according to reports.
      And we have the very latest on the takeover saga surrounding Manchester United.
      A final decision on Greenwood’s next career move will reportedly be made before United’s opening game of the seasonCredit: Getty
      The striker’s three options are staying with the Red Devils, moving to another English club or elsewhere in Europe, perhaps on loanCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      It is understood Ten Hag and the majority of the first team are willing to give Greenwood another chanceCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      The striker has not played for Manchester United since he was arrested in January last yearCredit: Getty More