Two important players for Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United will be sidelined for the first few months of the forthcoming Premier League campaign.
With new defender Leny Yoro sidelined for three months and striker Rasmus Hojlund ruled out for many weeks, Manchester United has been dealt a twin injury blow. Yoro, who cost £52 million to sign when he moved from Lille, will be sidelined for three months due to an injury he suffered against Arsenal on Saturday.
There were concerns about a potential major injury when the 18-year-old was seen on crutches and a protective boot at United’s training facility in Los Angeles.
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Due to a hamstring injury, Hojlund—who scored against Arsenal—will be out for six weeks. Along with a few more important games, he will miss the September 1 meeting against Liverpool at Old Trafford.
Long-term injuries rule out Yoro and Hojlund. Subsequent examinations will ascertain the severity of the injuries sustained by both players, who were substituted during the first half of the match against Arsenal.
Yoro’s time with the team will extend throughout their US trip, after which he will head back to the UK for more assessment. Due to the injuries, United might become more interested in acquiring Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich or Jarred Branthwaite from Everton.
Man United will face their rivals Man City in the Community Shield, one week before their Premier League opener against Fulham.