Rasmus Hojlund was nailed on to start against AC Milan tonight but according to a report, he’s now in strong doubt due to an injury.
Given the struggles with Romelu Lukaku, who disobeyed the club’s training orders as he returned to Belgium, Hojlund’s starting spot was guaranteed for tonight’s game. The key word is definitely was here, as the Dane could now miss out.
According to Il Mattino, as cited by Mediaset, the striker sustained an injury while on international duty with Denmark. No specifics were mentioned but he’s now ‘highly doubtful’ for the game, even if he could make the bench in the end.
Update: Per the latest reports, Hojlund is battling the stomach bug and not an injury.
Big absence for Napoli
Per the report, the Brazilian Giovane could be given the chance by Antonio Conte instead. Another solution is for Scott McTominay to play as a false nine of sorts, seeing as he’s also very good at finding the back of the net from inside the box.
There’s no doubt that Hojlund missing out would be a huge blow for Napoli. The Dane was very good in the Supercoppa Italiana final against the Rossoneri and he has ten league goals to his name. The fact that Lukaku isn’t available either doesn’t make things easier.
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I’ve just been on a Zoom meeting with Rassy (that’s what his friends call him) and he is going to miss the game. Scottish McTominay will play up front.