Leny Yoro will be sidelined for three months due to an injury, while Rasmus Hojlund will be out for six weeks, adding to Manchester United’s injury woes.

In a disappointing turn of events for Manchester United, the team has suffered a double injury blow during their preseason tour of the United States. Striker Rasmus Hojlund and new defensive signing Leny Yoro are both expected to be sidelined for a significant period of time.

During United’s friendly match against Arsenal at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Hojlund was forced off the pitch with a suspected hamstring injury after just 15 minutes of play. The Danish international now faces up to six weeks on the sidelines, meaning he will miss the opening game of the season against Fulham on August 16 and is doubtful for the home fixture against Liverpool on September 1.

The situation is even more concerning for new signing Leny Yoro, who is facing up to three months out with a foot injury. The 18-year-old central defender, who joined the Red Devils in a high-profile deal worth up to £59 million last month, was also substituted in the first half of the Arsenal friendly. Yoro has decided to remain with the squad in the US for the remainder of the preseason before returning to the UK for further tests and treatment.

The delay in diagnosing the extent of Yoro’s injury has raised worries among United fans. The Frenchman was seen wearing a protective boot and using crutches when walking with the rest of the squad on Monday. If he does miss three months of action, Yoro will be absent for up to nine Premier League games, including crucial fixtures against Liverpool, Tottenham, and Aston Villa, as well as the Community Shield tie against Manchester City at Wembley.

In addition to these setbacks, there were further injury concerns after United’s 3-2 friendly victory over Real Betis in San Diego. Winger Marcus Rashford was forced off the pitch after sustaining a hit to his right ankle, while Brazilian winger Antony had to be substituted due to an apparent hand injury. The fitness of both attackers is being closely monitored as the new Premier League season approaches.

With these injuries piling up, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be acutely aware of the lack of squad depth. As the team prepares for the upcoming season, they will need to find solutions to overcome these setbacks and ensure they are ready to compete at the highest level.