Yoro out of action with Man Utd for three months

Manchester United are jinxed with injuries. The only explanation for the plague of injuries plaguing their squad in these pre-season weeks is something supernatural because it makes no sense. Moreover, he can't get his hopes up about anything. The signing of Leny Yoro was a particular victory for the Red Devils, who snatched from Real Madrid one of their biggest targets for this market. And just a few days after his arrival, he broke down.

The English side paid Lille 62 million euros for the 18-year-old centre-back, who made his debut with 45 minutes against Rangers on 20 July. On the 28th he started again against Arsenal, but after 35 minutes he was forced off with a foot injury. Shortly afterwards, he was pictured by the media coming off with crutches and a protective boot.

According to Manchester United, Leny Yoro has suffered a fractured metatarsal in his left foot and will be out for around three months, meaning he will miss the remainder of his training camp and will not be able to return to the squad until around November. Being such a young player and making his debut in a league like the Premier League, the injury could mark him for the whole season in the fight for a role in the squad.

At the press conference, Ten Hag talked about the situation of the centre-back and the other injured players. Because it's not just Yoro, against Arsenal Rasmus Hojlund also suffered an injury. And against Real Betis, it was Marcus Rashford and Antony who were injured:

"We have to wait. We don't want to take any risks in the last game of the tour because next week we have a very important game (the Community Shield final against City). When we come back we will make a new assessment of their injuries".

The Red Devils will finish their stay around the United States with a friendly against Liverpool in Philadelphia. Questioned by his counterpart Arne Slot, the successor to Jurgen Klopp, the Dutchman was optimistic about his future: "He has come to a great place. The structure is good, the players are good and the club was very successful before he arrived. I think he has the qualities to be there, to make his mark and to be successful.

 

August 2, 2024