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Erik ten Hag faces striker shortage, looks for creative solutions

Ravi Ashwin Poses with team management

In the world of football, Manchester United is facing a challenge in finding a solution to their lack of depth up front. Manager Erik ten Hag has openly admitted that he wanted to sign a striker in the January transfer window, but due to profit and sustainability rules (PSR), the club was unable to make this happen.

The injury to Anthony Martial, who will be sidelined for more than two months with a groin injury, has left ten Hag with just Rasmus Højlund as the sole senior striker in his squad for the rest of the season. This limitation has prompted the manager to think outside the box and find creative ways to address this issue.

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