Leny Yoro is out for three months and Rasmus Hojlund six weeks as Antony and Marcus Rashford add to Man United's injury nightmare

Leny Yoro has been ruled out for three months and Rasmus Hojlund for six weeks in a pre-season injury nightmare for Manchester United.

Marcus Rashford And Antony also limped off during the 3-2 friendly win over Real Betis on Wednesday night to add to Erik ten Hag's misery.

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Yoro, summer signing for 52 million pounds suffered a foot injury during United's 2-1 pre-season friendly defeat to Arsenal at the weekend and was pictured leaving their US training base on crutches.

It has now been confirmed that the defender has broken his metatarsal and will not play in the Premier League until the end of October at the earliest.

talkSPORT understands Yoro was keen to remain with the team for the remainder of the tour but has returned to the UK for further medical tests.

United's injury problems were compounded when Hojlund, who signed for £64m in the summer of 2023, was ruled out for six weeks with a hamstring injury sustained in the defeat to Arsenal.

And the Red Devils are also sweating for Rashford after the England striker was forced off in the win over Betis in San Diego.

Rashford had opened the scoring for United before finding himself on the end of a heavy challenge from Sergi Altimira.

Antony also joined him in the treatment room and the Brazilian striker lasted just 25 minutes after coming on as a substitute.

It's the last thing Ten Hag needs after discovering he will be without £116m worth of talent for the early stages of the 2024/25 season due to injuries to Yoro and Hojlund.

Central defender Yoro recently became the The fifth most expensive teenager in history By joining United.

The 18-year-old had already made 60 appearances for French side Lille and had established himself as one of Europe's most promising defenders.

United managed to overcome Real Madrid's interest in the youngster and make him their second signing after Joshua Zirkzee.

Ten Hag's team have already played four pre-season friendlies ahead of the new campaign: two defeats and two wins.

Rosenborg first claimed a shock 1-0 win over them before United beat Rangers 2-0, with Arsenal's defeat coming a few days later.

Liverpool are their last preseason rivals in the United States.

The Community Shield against Manchester City August 10th comes just a week before they kick off their Premier League campaign.

United open the new season on August 16 at home to Fulham, with Ten Hag taking charge for a third season at Old Trafford.

The Dutchman has extended his contract with the club until 2026 after speculation he would leave at the end of last season.

They will hope to build on their FA Cup success and challenge for a top-four spot, having recently finished in eighth place.