Manchester United stars Rasmus Hojlund and Matthijs de Ligt were reportedly spotted to be in some discomfort as they left Anfield, following the 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Sunday.
United took the lead through Lisandro Martínez before Cody Gakpo and Mo Salah put the league leaders ahead.
Amad Diallo then added to his scoring form with a sensational equaliser, to set up a grandstand finish to the game.
However, the two bitter rivals could not be split and the match ended in a draw.
The result saw United move a place up to 13th in the Premier League standings. The Red Devils have gained just 23 points from a possible 60.
According to Manchester Evening News reporter Tyrone Marshall, Hojlund and De Ligt – both of whom started against Liverpool – were not in the best shape as United departed Anfield.
Marshall wrote on X, “Rasmus Hojlund limped through the mixed zone at Anfield and Matthijs de Ligt leaving with what looked like ice strapped to his lower leg.”
Rasmus Hojlund limped through the mixed zone at Anfield and Matthijs de Ligt leaving with what looked like ice strapped to his lower leg #mufc
— Tyrone Marshall (@TyMarshall_MEN) January 5, 2025
Hojlund was on the pitch for 86 minutes before Ruben Amorim took him off and brought on Joshua Zirkzee in his place.
The Danish striker didn’t have a good game, as he struggled to hold up the ball and even missed a very good goalscoring opportunity that was presented to him in the first half.
Meanwhile, De Ligt managed 83 minutes of action before he was replaced by Leny Yoro. De Ligt conceded the penalty from which Salah scored to momentarily give Liverpool the lead.
Apart from giving away the penalty, the Dutch defender didn’t do much else wrong.
Hopefully, the two are fine and have not sustained any injuries that may keep them sidelined for the upcoming games.
United are back in action next Sunday when they take on Arsenal at the Emirates in the third round of the FA Cup.
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