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Manchester United is facing a setback as their new signing, Leny Yoro, is set to miss the first three games of the season due to a metatarsal injury.
The 18-year-old, who joined from Lille, sustained the injury during the club’s US Tour opener, a 2-1 loss to Arsenal.
Reports indicate that Yoro’s injury was a non-contact ankle issue, which occurred in the first half, leading to his exit with the help of a physio.
Today, a video emerged on X showing Yoro using crutches and wearing a protective boot at United’s UCLA training base in Los Angeles.
Yoro’s injury update and return date
The Sun’s Neil Custis has now reported that Leny Yoro has suffered “metatarsal injury” and will likely be sidelined until early September.
In the same match against Arsenal, Rasmus Hojlund also left the field with a hamstring concern. However, his injury is believed to be a minor pull, possibly keeping him out only for the tour’s next match against Real Betis.
Yoro’s injury timeline suggests he could miss the Community Shield clash against Manchester City on August 10, as well as the initial games of the regular season.
This means he may return for the away fixture against Southampton on September 14.
The timeline appears more feasible given it allows additional recovery time, reducing the likelihood of an immediate call-up by Didier Deschamps for the French national team, even if fully recovered.
For Erik ten Hag, this development is a significant blow as he had intended to start the season with Yoro partnering Lisandro Martinez at the core of United’s defense.
Ten Hag mentioned that he and his staff had been “especially careful” with Yoro in the lead-up to the match since he had only recently joined training sessions.
Last season, United dealt with 66 instances of player injuries or illnesses, a troubling trend they hoped to mitigate this year. Yoro’s injury adds to the club’s challenges as they aim to start the new season strong.
As the new season approaches, United’s medical team will be keen to ensure Yoro’s thorough rehabilitation, hoping for his swift return to bolster their defensive lineup.
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