Manchester United manager Erig Ten Hag has announced VERY SAD NEWS for Summer signee Leny Yoro as he goes off during the first 34 minutes vs Arsenal

All it required was thirteen minutes. Mobile and scoring one minute, Rasmus Hojlund then dropped and out the next.Erik ten Hag said on Friday “it will happen” when the damage suffered by Manchester United was highlighted. It began before the season began. Within a quarter of an hour of his first pre-season outing, United’s new number nine retired injured.

A crestfallen Leny Yoro walked out as well before the half was out. Ten Hag sidled up for an update, while colleagues comforted the little lad. That represents about £130 million worth of talent not accessible for the rest of pre-season or beyond.

United’s injury pattern in the exotic SoFi stadium was not far from earth. United are living the gospel as advised by Sir Dave Brailsford’s marginal benefits guff of meal windows, sleep windows and natural light exposure. They have to turn another switch.One obvious absence with all the coaching changes at United is a new fitness coach. United still have the same person Ole Gunnar Solskjaer recommended five years ago when United pledged to have its best squad ever. Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial, Paul Pogba were sidelined with injuries before August’s conclusion.

After the 66 cases noted last season, the flies have started to decrease faster this season. Hojlund’s late February injury essentially sealed United’s top four hopes, while Joshua Zirkzee at least provides a specialized striker to resort to. Although he is neatly holidaying in Los Angeles, the new £36.5 million signing is yet to meet his colleagues.

How galling for Hojlund, back among the targets following a dry European Championship. His fall back to earth was slow, and he at least walked independently toward the tunnel. Three weeks was his previous lay-off; the Community Shield spans less than two weeks.

Hojlund was straightforward and dominant in his tussle with the waifish 17-year-old Arsenal defender Ayden Heaven before firing past the porous Karl Hein. Whether it was his last kick in the States remains to be seen.

When Yoro knew he could not keep on, he seemed more distraught. Fellow French speaker Hannibal Mejbri came looking for some words of comfort, but his body language stayed sad. One United staff member cursed upon his dismissal.

While Harry Maguire came through 45 minutes unharmed, the 18-year-old was not engaged in United’s afternoon training session at the UCLA on Friday.

10 Hag is hesitant to call off friendly, but five outfield players were told to warm up vigorously with 10 minutes of the first half yet to go. He changed twelve times during the stop, even hooking Mejbri, Hojlund’s substitute. Rhys Bennett, with 11 minutes of playing time, also made way.

There were plenty of positives tonight. Andre Onana and Mason Mount displayed indicators suggesting the shirt’s weight on their shoulders is less than it was in their first year. Outside of his area, Onana was proactive; inside he garnered “oohs” with an agile denial of Leandro Trossard. For the second half Onana was appointed captaincy.

Playing behind the striker, Mount was active and opened doors for Amad, also in the battles before he returned to his feet. Hojlund was a youngster against men at times last season, but for his goal the roles were flipped.

Harry Amass was brilliant and taught a vital lesson with his split-second protest for offside for the onside Gabriel Jesus, who leveled. Maguire returned from a two- and a-half month layoff with a calf injury. The 17-year-old must go with the rough and smooth. Right back James Scanlon was given a chasing by ultimate matchwinner Gabriel Martinelli, and he had a chastening half-life.Ten Hag underlined before kick-off United should “play to our essence and that is being aggressive. Though we realize we have to do it with some vigor, we want to play out from the back”. In a calm environment dotted with empty chairs, there was hardly any of that. With this being America, the battle ended with a penalty shootout despite of Arsenal’s 2-1 victory. The crowd was nevertheless a creditable 62,486.

The competitiveness of Onana did not change. He chose some kidology with Fabio Vieira, pounded the air at the rejection of Kai Havertz and celebrated another spotkick miss. United prevailed 4-3 from 12 yards.

Given host of a World Cup semi-final in 2026 and opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic Games, the SoFi was even more remarkable. United personnel marvelled at surroundings on their own survey amid Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s desire to level the aged Old Trafford.

There were several players flattened in Los Angeles.The recent match at SoFi Stadium between Manchester United and Arsenal was marred by injuries to key players, including new signings Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro. Hojlund, who had been a bright spot in the game by scoring early, had to exit with an injury within thirteen minutes. Yoro also left the field before halftime, visibly upset, adding to the list of injured players. These injuries are part of a worrying trend for United, echoing last season’s 66 injury cases, and raising concerns about the team’s fitness and medical staff.

Despite these setbacks, there were positives. Andre Onana and Mason Mount showed promising signs, with Onana even captaining the team in the second half and making impressive saves. The match ended in a penalty shootout, which United won 4-3, showcasing Onana’s competitive spirit.

The game’s venue, the SoFi Stadium, was notable for its grandeur, reflecting Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s aspirations for updating Old Trafford. However, the match also highlighted some defensive vulnerabilities, particularly in the younger players like Harry Amass and James Scanlon.

As United navigates these challenges, the club’s focus will likely remain on injury management and the integration of new players, all while preparing for the upcoming season.