Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro both suffer injuries during pre-season friendly

Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro both were forced off during Manchester United’s pre-season friendly against Arsenal in Los Angeles; Hojlund indicated he had a hamstring issue; Yoro limped off after lengthy treatment; Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus cancelled out Hojlund’s opener

Manchester United should know the extent of the injuries to Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro within 48 hours after the pair both had to be substituted in the first half of the 2-1 pre-season defeat to Arsenal in Los Angeles.

Hojlund had given United a 10th-minute lead when he latched onto Marcus Rashford’s pass to power a shot through Arsenal goalkeeper Karl Hein.

The Denmark striker also turned an Aaron Wan-Bissaka cross wide from close range but then suffered a muscle injury after just 15 minutes, forcing his withdrawal.

The 18-year-old defender Yoro, who only joined United from Lille for £52m earlier this month, went down and needed lengthy treatment, before he too called it a day

“We have to wait 24 hours and then we will hopefully know more,” Ten Hag told MUTV.

“We were very careful, especially with Leny. It is disappointing he had to come off but let’s be positive and see what comes out.”

The usual procedure is to wait after 24 hours for any swelling to dissipate and then do a scan for a more accurate assessment.

Hojlund seemed to indicate to the medical team that he had a hamstring issue after a sprint shortly after showing superior pace and physicality to score the opening goal.

Yoro limped off after lengthy treatment and there looked to be more concern around his injury.

Speaking to the press afterwards, defender Jonny Evans reflected on the concerns over Hojlund and Yoro, saying: “Obviously, you don’t want any injuries, especially in pre-season.

“You know one of the biggest things you’re trying to avoid while also getting fit at the same time. Injuries are hopefully not too bad, but we’ll see, probably see tomorrow, I’m sure.

“Muscle injuries aren’t great either. But. I actually don’t know Rasmus. I think he sort of hinted at his hamstring. I’m not sure about it.”

Source: Sky Sport