July 31st 2024.
It seems that Erik ten Hag's squad may be facing a major setback as new signing, Leny Yoro, was spotted on crutches after suffering an injury in just his second appearance with Manchester United. The 18-year-old defender joined the club from Lille for a whopping £52 million earlier this month. He had previously featured in a pre-season victory over Rangers and was part of the squad for their tour of the United States.
Unfortunately, Yoro's luck took a turn for the worse when he started in the match against Arsenal in California on Sunday. After just 35 minutes, he was forced to leave the pitch due to an injury, and teammate Rasmus Hojlund also picked up a knock later on in the game. Ten Hag spoke about the situation after the match, saying that they would have to wait over 24 hours to get a better understanding of their injuries. He also mentioned that they had been cautious with Yoro, who had only participated in 50% of the training sessions.
The United camp has not released any further updates on Yoro's injury, but new footage of him wearing a protective boot and using crutches has left fans worried. The team was arriving at UCLA, their primary training ground for the tour, when the images were taken. It's not a good look for the young defender, and fans can only hope for a speedy recovery.
Ten Hag's side will be back in action on Thursday morning against Real Betis in San Diego. However, Yoro's early setback has dealt a major blow to the manager's pre-season plans, especially considering the team's struggles with injuries in the previous season. The club is still in the market for a center-half and has been in talks with Bayern Munich over a potential move for Matthis de Ligt. However, their initial offer of £30 million was rejected, and the German giants are holding out for £42 million.
On the bright side, United has reportedly agreed on a fee for de Ligt's teammate, Noussair Mazraoui, who is expected to join the team once the Aaron Wan-Bissaka transfer to West Ham is finalized. The club has also made two unsuccessful bids for Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite. Overall, it seems that United will need to work on strengthening their defensive options if they want to have a successful season. Fans will be eagerly awaiting any updates on Yoro's injury and hoping for a quick recovery.
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