Manchester United Faces Injury Crisis Ahead of Season Opener

Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund will miss six weeks due to a hamstring injury, while newly signed defender Leny Yoro is sidelined for three months with a foot injury. This adds to the team's existing injury woes as they prepare for the new Premier League season and upcoming clashes.

Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund will be out for six weeks with a hamstring injury, and newly signed defender Leny Yoro has been sidelined for three months after hurting his foot, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

Manager Erik ten Hag's side, which struggled with injuries for much of last season, has been dealt another blow just as their league campaign is about to start. The FA Cup winners are set to face league champions Manchester City in the Community Shield on Aug. 10.

Both Hojlund and Yoro were substituted early in last weekend's pre-season friendly against Arsenal, and forward Marcus Rashford limped off the field after 62 minutes in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Real Betis in San Diego. “We have to wait,” Ten Hag said of Rashford's injury on Friday. “Of course, we don’t (want to) risk going into the season next week already and into an important game.”

United are set to host Fulham in the first match of the season on Aug. 16 and will play Liverpool in South Carolina on Saturday in the final game of their pre-season tour of the United States.