Manchester United fans have been dealt a huge concern as one of their summer signings was spotted walking with crutches two weeks before the new Premier League season kicks off.
That player is Leny Yoro, the highly-rated young center-back who the Red Devils signed earlier this month for an initial $67.6M fee — this figure could rise to just over $76M.
The teenager suffered this injury during his team's friendly against Arsenal on Saturday in Los Angeles. He was thus subbed off after half an hour during the 2-1 loss to the North London giants.
He was one of two Manchester United players to suffer an injury in that SoFi Stadium fixture, with the other being Rasmus Hojlund. However, while the Danish striker's hamstring issue is not serious, the same cannot be said about the French teenager.
The center-back was seen in crutches with his left foot in a protective boot while catching the team coach in LA. The player will be unavailable for Manchester United's last two preseason clashes with Real Betis and Liverpool, with many now fearing he will miss the start of the Premier League campaign.
Leny Yoro, spotted on crutches and wearing a protective boot while he was with the squad.@rdeeb00 pic.twitter.com/HoP4WEaPmE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 31, 2024
Erik ten Hag's men face Manchester City in the Community Shield on August 10 before locking horns with Fulham at Old Trafford on August 16 in Matchweek 1 of the 2024-25 Premier League campaign.
Lisandro Martinez is yet to return from holiday after helping Argentina win the Copa America. As a result, Ten Hag only has Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans, and Victor Lindelof available.
The English giants are keen on recruiting another defender, with Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt and Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite on their radar. However, following the club's injury-plagued 2023-24 campaign, it is a worrying sign to see Manchester United lose players to injury during the preseason for the second year running.
