Man Utd star pictured on crutches wearing protective boot as injury fears grow

Worrying images have emerged of Manchester United defender Leny Yoro on crutches after the new signing suffered an injury in just his second appearance for the club.

Yoro joined United from Lille in a £52million deal earlier this month, featuring in the pre-season victory over Rangers before joining the squad for the tour of the United States.

The 18-year-old centre-half started against Arsenal in California on Sunday but was forced after just 35 minutes – with Rasmus Hojlund also picking up a knock later on in the contest.

‘Of course it is too short [to know about their injuries] and we have to wait over 24 hours, then we will hopefully know more,’ Erik ten Hag said following the match.

‘We were careful especially with Leny [Yoro] as he only did 50 per cent of the [training] sessions. He has to come up but let’s be positive and see what comes out.’

United have not released any further updates on Yoro but supporters will be now left fearing the worst after new footage of the defender wearing a protective boot and walking on crutches.

The United squad were arriving at UCLA [University of California, Los Angeles] which is serving as the club’s primary training ground for their tour.

Ten Hag’s side are back in pre-season action in the early hours of Thursday morning when they take on Real Betis in San Diego.

The manager’s defensive options were ravaged by injury last season with Yoro’s early setback serving as a major blow to the Dutchman’s pre-season plans.

United are in the market for another signing at centre-half having held talks with Bayern Munich over a move for Matthis de Ligt.

The Premier League side saw an £30million offer for the Dutchman rejected earlier this month with the German giants thought to be holding out for £42m.

The club are thought to have agreed a fee however for de Ligt’s teammate Noussair Mazraoui who is expected to join United should Aaron Wan-Bissaka complete his move to West Ham.

United have also seen two bids rejected by Everton for Jarrad Branthwaite.