Manchester United's Yoro and Hojlund Sidelined with Injuries

 Manchester United's Yoro and Hojlund Sidelined with Injuries

Rasmus Hojlund in action during a first team training session as part of their pre-season tour of the USA at UCLA on July 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California(Image- Getty)

Manchester United has suffered a double injury blow, with new signing Leny Yoro and striker Rasmus Hojlund set to miss significant playing time. Yoro, who joined from Lille last month, will be out for three months with a foot injury sustained in the pre-season match against Arsenal on July 28. Hojlund, who scored against Arsenal before being withdrawn, will miss six weeks due to a hamstring issue.

The injuries could see Yoro miss up to 10 Premier League matches, including a home game against Liverpool and consecutive fixtures against Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa. Hojlund may miss up to five Premier League matches.

Manager Erik ten Hag had hoped for fewer injuries this season, after Manchester United reported 45 cases of injury in the 2023/24 season, with 21 players sidelined at various points. Ten Hag emphasized the need for a deeper squad to mitigate the impact of injuries.

In a recent pre-season friendly against Real Betis, Marcus Rashford and Antony were forced off due to injuries. Ten Hag provided an update on their status, stating that he would not risk playing them in the upcoming match against Liverpool if they were not fully fit.

This news comes as Manchester United prepares for the new season, with the first match against Fulham on August 16. The club will be hoping for a swift recovery for Yoro and Hojlund to bolster their squad for the upcoming campaign.