After scoring a goal in the 12th minute of a 2-1 defeat, Hojlund had another chance to score but was saved. He then fell to the ground and sat on the pitch while medical personnel attended to him.

After an extended period, he was able to stand and walk to the dressing room due to a leg injury. Manager Erik ten Hag said that he needs more time to determine the extent of Hojlund’s issue and substituted Hannibal Mejbri to replace him.

Hojlund had played well at the start of the friendly against the Gunners, wearing the No.9 shirt and scoring the first goal of the night. Ten Hag mentioned that they need to wait over 24 hours to know more about the injuries to Hojlund and Leny Yoro.

They were especially cautious with Leny, who had only completed 50% of the training sessions. The severity of Hojlund’s injury is still unknown, and Ten Hag is expected to provide a more thorough update in the coming days, with scans expected.

United fans can find relief in the fact that Hojlund was able to walk off the pitch without too much issue. The club hopes that the injury is not too serious as they are expecting a bigger impact from the 21-year-old in the upcoming season.

Hojlund scored 16 goals in 43 appearances during his debut season in Manchester and the Red Devils are aiming to improve this season after a forgettable previous one. Regardless of the team’s performance in the friendly against Arsenal, the fitness of Hojlund for the upcoming season is a key factor.

He also scored five times in European play.