Man Utd’s £72m Rasmus Hojlund trains alone as he steps up recovery from pre-season injury amid fears of back issue

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MANCHESTER UNITED striker Rasmus Hojlund trained alone as he steps up his recovery from injury.

The Red Devils unveiled their new signing last Saturday as he waved to supports on the Old Trafford pitch prior to their 3-1 friendly win over Lens.

Rasmus Hojlund trained away from his new team-mates[/caption]

The striker upped his recovery from injury[/caption]

Hojlund could still miss Man Utd’s first couple of games this season[/caption]

Hojlund injured himself in pre-season with his former club Atalanta and will not be fit for United’s Premier League opener versus Wolves on August 14.

The 20-year-old could miss the first couple of games as he builds up fitness.

During his medical, he underwent an MRI scan that revealed he has a back problem that can lead to stress fractures in young players.

But manager Erik ten Hag will be boosted by the fact the he is at Carrington and training away from his team-mates.

Hojlund was fit enough to do more than just gym work, heading onto the pitch where he was pictured dribbling and juggling the ball.

Man Utd agreed a £72million deal with Atalanta for his services, with an initial £64m to be paid upfront and a potential £8m coming in add-ons.

The Danish international scored ten times in 34 games for the Serie A club.

Hojlund is boyhood Man Utd fan and on his arrival admitted that it is a dream come true to have joined.

He said: “It is no secret that I have been a fan of this great club since I was a small boy.

“I dreamed of walking out at Old Trafford as a Manchester United player.

“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.”