Onana: We need our guys back
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has proclaimed the return of injured players as a key takeaway from Saturday's draw against Crystal Palace.
A productive day for the Cameroon international saw him produce four saves to ensure our clean sheet held at Selhurst Park, but the Reds were unfortunately not able to breach the Palace defensive line.
After the match, Andre was keen to stress the important positives that arose from this week, earmarking the return of Rasmus Hojlund from injury as one of them.
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"He's a key player for us and we are all happy because he's coming back," said Onana to Sky Sports.
"Malacia also came back yesterday, so it's important to have everyone back and then the manager will make the choice and we'll be happy with that.
"We'll have to see this guy on the pitch [Hojlund], but I know he will score important goals for us."
Our no.9 entered the fray in the 76th minute, replacing fellow attacker Amad for the final minutes of the game.
It was a special moment for the Denmark international, coming as the first competitive match he's managed to play so far this season, after suffering an injury in our pre-season friendly against Arsenal in the summer.
"I'm happy to see him [Hojlund] on the pitch," added Onana.
"We need our guys back. We need Luke Shaw back."
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Although Shaw and Malacia are yet to make a matchday squad, it seems a return could be close.
The latter returned to training on the pitch this week following a substantial lay-off, with Shaw expected to be progressing at this point from the calf injury he sustained in pre-season.
With games against FC Twente and Tottenham Hotspur coming up within the next seven days, Erik ten Hag may deliver updates on the duo later this week.