Manchester United suffered two more injury scares against Real Betis on the back of the concerning Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund news.
On Wednesday night, Erik ten Hag’s men were in action as they took on Spanish La Liga side Betis at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California.
United came away 3-2 winners thanks to goals from Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo and Casemiro.
However, the win was marred by news that summer signing Yoro and striker Hojlund are facing an extended spell out due to injury.
Prior to kick-off, transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano wrote on social media: “OFFICIAL: Manchester United confirm Leny Yoro is out for three months with a foot injury.
“Rasmus Højlund, out for 6 weeks with a hamstring problem.”
In addition, United suffered two more injury blows during the match against Betis.
Rashford was forced off around the hour mark due to what looked like an ankle injury.
The 26-year-old was seen limping off as he was replaced by Hannibal Mejbri.
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With four minutes left of the 90, winger Antony was also forced off with an injury, with Sam Mather coming on to replace the Brazilian who headed straight down the tunnel.
Speaking after the match, goalscorer Diallo said to MUTV: “I feel very good. I think we were ready for the game and as I said yesterday [at the pre-match press conference], I feel like everybody in training was focused and today I saw that my team-mates were focused. We are happy for the win.
“For me it is important for me to fight for the team and to help the team. I do my job on the pitch and I am happy for that.”
United will take on old foes Liverpool this weekend at the Williams–Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina before facing Manchester City in the FA Community Shield at Wembley on August 10.
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