Manchester United is waiting to find out the extent of injuries to Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro after both players had to be substituted during the first half of the pre-season match against Arsenal in Los Angeles. Hojlund scored the opening goal for United but had to be taken off after just 15 minutes due to a muscle injury, while Yoro, an 18-year-old defender who recently joined the team from Lille for £52m, also had to be substituted after needing extensive treatment.
Manager Ten Hag stated that they would have to wait 24 hours to get a better assessment of the injuries, with the usual procedure being to wait for the swelling to go down before conducting a scan. Hojlund indicated to the medical team that he may have suffered a hamstring issue, while Yoro’s injury seemed to be causing more concern.
Defender Jonny Evans expressed disappointment over the injuries, emphasizing that injuries are something they want to avoid especially during pre-season. With Victor Lindelof already ruled out due to a minor injury, Rhys Bennett had to step in to partner with Harry Maguire after Yoro’s substitution. The setbacks affected United’s performance in the match, with Ten Hag expressing frustration over the outcome of the game.
Despite the injuries, United managed to win a penalty shoot-out after the match, with Jadon Sancho scoring the decisive spot-kick. The team’s remaining pre-season schedule includes matches against Real Betis, Liverpool, and the Community Shield against Manchester City.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his team’s spirit after coming from behind to defeat United. He emphasized the importance of preparing well for the upcoming season and the Champions League, highlighting the need for a strong foundation. Arteta also commended Gabriel Jesus for his performance in pre-season, noting his sharpness and condition.
Jesus is set to feature in Arsenal’s upcoming matches against Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen, and Lyon as part of their pre-season schedule. The team is looking to build on their recent victory and continue their preparations for the upcoming season.