Leny Yoro damage: Man Utd defender out for 3 months with foot damage and Rasmus Hojlund going through six weeks out

Manchester United’s new signing Leny Yoro has been dominated out for round three months with a foot damage, whereas Rasmus Hojlund will miss six weeks after pulling his hamstring.

Yoro limped off within the thirty fifth minute in the course of the pre-season pleasant in opposition to Arsenal final weekend after prolonged therapy and was then seen utilizing crutches and carrying a protecting boot on his left foot.

The 18-year-old defender joined United on a five-year contract from Lille this summer time in a deal price as much as £58.9m and has opted to stick with the workforce on tour, with additional evaluation to be carried out upon his return to the UK.

Hojlund scored in opposition to Arsenal however then went off within the sixteenth minute and also will miss the beginning of the season. Initially, it was felt Hojlund’s damage was minor and he could be again inside two to a few weeks however that isn’t the case.

There have been additional damage considerations for United throughout their 3-2 victory over Actual Betis on Thursday morning after Marcus Rashford was compelled off with what seemed like an damage to his proper ankle following a heavy problem earlier than Antony was withdrawn with a hand downside.

Rashford went straight down the tunnel though did reemerge for the lap of honour afterwards and was transferring freely. Antony, who had solely been on as an alternative choice to 23 minutes, confirmed a small scar on his hand to reporters afterwards. Tom Heaton described each substitutions as precautionary to Sky Sports activities Information.

Ought to Yoro be out till the top of October, he’ll miss 9 Premier League video games, together with fixtures in opposition to Liverpool – stay on Sky Sports activities – Tottenham and Aston Villa, plus the beginning of United’s Europa League and Carabao Cup campaigns.

United face Manchester Metropolis for the Group Protect on Saturday August 10 earlier than opening the season at house to Fulham on Friday August 16, stay on Sky Sports activities.

Hojlund will miss each of these fixtures and faces a race to be slot in time for the go to of Liverpool on Sunday September 1.

‘United should strengthen defence after damage blows’

Sky Sports activities Information senior reporter Melissa Reddy on the Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego:

“It’s a massive double blow to Erik ten Hag’s plans for the new campaign and heightens United’s need to go and fortify the heart of their defence.

“We all know that United, even previous to Yoro’s damage, have ideally needed one other centre-back. They’ve pursued Jarrad Branthwaite by way of the summer time. His price ticket has proved prohibitive.

“They’ve tried to line up a deal with Matthijs de Ligt, which looks like the easier one to do. So that now will accelerate. It would be hugely surprising if Manchester United do not add another defender to their squad before the window closes.”

Manchester United fixtures

Sunday August 2: Man Utd vs Liverpool – pleasant, kick-off 12.30am

Saturday August 10: Man Utd vs Man Metropolis – Group Protect, kick-off 3pm

Friday August 16: Man Utd vs Fulham – Premier League, kick-off 8pm, stay on Sky Sports activities

Saturday August 24: Brighton vs Man Utd – Premier League, kick-off 12.30pm

Sunday September 1: Man Utd vs Liverpool – Premier League, kick-off 4pm, stay on Sky Sports activities

Saturday September 14: Southampton vs Man Utd – Premier League, kick-off 12.30pm

Saturday September 21: Crystal Palace vs Man Utd – Premier League, kick-off 5.30pm, stay on Sky Sports activities

Sunday September 29: Man Utd vs Tottenham – Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm, stay on Sky Sports activities

Saturday October 5: Aston Villa vs Man Utd – Premier League, kick-off 3pm

Saturday October 19: Man Utd vs Brentford – Premier League, kick-off 3pm

Saturday October 26: West Ham vs Man Utd – Premier League, kick-off 3pm