Ruben Amorim defended his decision to allow Rasmus Hojlund to leave Manchester United on loan, despite a recent injury to Benjamin Sesko.
Sesko, a £73m summer signing, is expected to be out for approximately three weeks with a knee problem, missing the upcoming Everton match.
Hojlund, a £64m acquisition in 2023, was loaned to Napoli with a view to a £38m permanent transfer and has since scored four goals for the Italian club.
Amorim explained that he could not keep Hojlund on the team solely for potential injury cover, preferring versatile players and opportunities for academy talents.
While United has other forwards like Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Joshua Zirkzee, none are considered traditional number nine strikers like Hojlund.