With images surfacing of Leny Yoro’s protective boot, it is business as usual for Manchester United ahead of a fourth pre-season fixture against Real Betis.
While supporters await confirmation about the significance of the Frenchman’s issue, the nature of Rasmus Hojlund’s condition is also unclear.
Both stars sustained injuries during the 2-1 LA defeat to Arsenal, with a feeling of familiarity rearing its head for the Premier League giants.
But, despite the potential doom and gloom, San Diego awaits a meeting with Los Verdiblancos, with US supporters anxious to see their heroes in the flesh.
A familiar face
Snapdragon Stadium is the venue for United’s latest pre-season outing, with former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini in the opposite dugout.
Ten Hag’s side enters the game with two defeats and one victory in three outings, aiming to level their summer schedule.
Betis suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Liverpool in their last fixture, following a comfortable 5-1 victory over Austria Salzburg.
The meeting is scheduled for a 3:00 AM BST start on Thursday, with a capacity crowd expected in the campus arena.
Interestingly, the sides last faced off during the 2022-23 campaign with a 5-1 aggregate victory for the Reds in the Europa League last-16.
The match will be aired live on MUTV and will be available on the official Manchester United app.
The unavoidable topic of injuries
Injuries became synonymous with Manchester United throughout last season, with over 60 individual occurrences reaping havoc on the squad.
You only need to cast your mind back 12 months with pre-season issues to Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo, keeping both players sidelined for several months.
The images of Yoro wearing a protective boot are concerning, with unconfirmed speculation of a metatarsal issue.
Furthermore, having pulled out moments after notching the opening goal against the Gunners in Los Angeles, we await confirmation of the nature of Hojlund’s issue.
It is a bleak topic and takes the shine off the positive work completed throughout the Ineos overhaul at the club.
A sense of deja vu is the consensus in the fanbase, with a sudden necessity for additional recruits a distinct possibility.
Continued transfer negotiations
Despite the frustrations, Dan Ashworth continues to work in the background.
A deal for Noussair Mazraoui is edging closer, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s move to West Ham a pivotal factor.
The defender remains keen on a return to London, with the allure of an inflated financial package on offer.
Sources close to the Theatre of Red have confirmed that a deal is close to completion, with both parties awaiting the green light from the player.
Matthijs de Ligt is also a desired option for the Red Devils, with the future of Scott McTominay beginning to look clearer with advanced interest from Marco Silva’s Fulham.
Following the misfortunate situation with our newly acquired French defender, the necessity for advancement on the Bayern defender may have amplified.
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