Leny Yoro, a new recruit for Manchester United, will be sidelined for three months with a foot injury, and Rasmus Hojlund will be out for six weeks with a hamstring strain.
After receiving extensive treatment, Yoro abandoned last weekend’s preseason friendly against Arsenal in the 35th minute. He was later observed walking with crutches and a protective boot on his left foot.
Staying with the club on tour, the 18-year-old defender will be assessed further upon his return to the UK. He joined United from Lille this summer on a five-year agreement worth up to £58.9m.Not only will Hojlund miss the beginning of the season, but he also scored against Arsenal before being substituted in the 16th minute. Everyone thought Hojlund’s injury was small and he’d be well in a couple of weeks, but that hasn’t happened yet.
United had more injury worries in their 3-2 win over Real Betis on Thursday morning when Antony was substituted due to a hand ailment and Marcus Rashford was substituted after what appeared to be a right ankle injury from a hefty collision.
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Although he emerged for the lap of honour afterwards, Rashford ran right down the tunnel and was moving freely. Even though he had just played for 23 minutes as a replacement, Antony showed reporters a little scar on his hand afterwards. Tom Heaton told Sky Sports News that both switches were precautionary.
If Yoro is ruled out until October, nine Premier League games would be skipped by United. These games include the livestreamed match against Liverpool, as well as matches against Tottenham and Aston Villa. Additionally, United will not be participating in the beginning of their Europa League and Carabao Cup campaigns.