Man United's Rasmus Hojlund to miss Everton game but set for Liverpool return

Rasmus Hojlund, Manchester United's leading goal scorer, will be absent for the upcoming Premier League match against Everton this Saturday. However, manager Erik ten Hag anticipates his return in time for the FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool on March 17.

The Denmark international, who has netted 13 goals for United across all competitions, has been sidelined due to a muscle injury since scoring twice in the 2-1 victory against Luton Town last month.

"For the upcoming week, some players are expected to make a return," Ten Hag informed the press on Friday.

"Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are anticipated to be fit for our upcoming match against Liverpool. Hojlund is also in contention."

Maguire has been absent for the last two games, while Wan-Bissaka has been out of action since January.

However, Marcus Rashford, who faced injury concerns after scoring early in the 3-1 defeat against Manchester City on Sunday, will be ready for Saturday, according to Ten Hag.

"(Rashford and Jonny Evans) have recovered following the derby, so they are both available," he confirmed.

"The rest of the squad remains the same except for Omari Forson. He is sidelined due to an injury."

United, who have suffered defeats in their last two league matches, have been plagued by injuries to key players throughout the season and currently occupy sixth place in the table with 44 points.

"I have to manage it, we have to manage it with the players we have available. I will never make excuses about that. Our goal is to maximize our potential," stated the manager.

"No team can cope with so many injuries. I believe we have performed at our peak levels... in crucial positions, we are missing players who have a significant impact on our style of play.

"We will fight. It doesn't matter who the opponent is, we will strive for victory."

Everton, who have not won in their last 10 league matches, are positioned 16th with 25 points.