Manchester United have confirmed how long Leny Yoro will be out for after he underwent surgery for a foot injury.
There was much excitement when Man United beat Real Madrid to the signing of Yoro last month, with the highly-rated teenager joining from Lille in a deal worth £52million.
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This was amplified after the centre-back’s superb performance on his unofficial debut against Rangers, but soon the excitement turned to heartache.
Yoro hobbled off injured after only 35 minutes of last week’s pre-season friendly against Arsenal and was later seen leaving the club’s training camp on crutches and with his left foot in a protective boot.
It was reported that the Frenchman could be sidelined for several months and United have confirmed fans’ worst fears.
‘Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has today had a successful surgery on his foot injury,’ a club statement read on Monday night.
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‘Our summer signing from Lille sustained the injury during the team’s recent friendly match against Arsenal in Los Angeles, USA.
‘Yoro’s rehabilitation starts now and we look forward to the 18-year-old returning to fitness in around three months.’
It’s a major blow for United, especially when one looks at the games Yoro will miss if he is indeed sidelined for the next three months.
Erik ten Hag’s team begin the 2024/25 season against rivals Manchester City in the Community Shield this Saturday and kick-off the new Premier League campaign against Fulham on Friday, August 16.
Man Utd’s opening Premier League fixtures:
Fulham (H) – August 16
Brighton (A) – August 24
Liverpool (H) – September 1
Southampton (A) – September 14
Crystal Palace (A) – September 21
Tottenham (H) – September 29
Aston Villa (A) – October 5
Brentford (H) – October 19
West Ham (A) – October 26
Chelsea (H) – November 2
Leicester City (H) – November 9
Yoro is likely to be sidelined for at least the first 10 Premier League fixtures, which includes Liverpool at home (September 1), Tottenham at home (Sep 29), Aston Villa away (October 5) & Chelsea at home (November 2).
If his recovery is completed on schedule, the defender could be available for selection for when Leicester City visit Old Trafford on November 9.
But he is also set to miss one or two Carabao Cup fixtures, as well as United’s opening three Europa League games at least, with the format for European competitions changing this season.
United were looking to sign at least one more centre-back before Yoro’s injury, with that desire now increased thanks to the teen’s prolonged absence.
