Here is the latest Leny Yoro injury update. It will feature key information, such as his progress and his likely Man United return date.
Leny Yoro has not played yet in the Premier League. The promising young defender signed for Man United in the summer transfer window and looked great in pre-season. However, he picked up an unfortunate injury. against Arsenal in the United States of America.
Leny Yoro was in attendance for Man United's first Premier League game of the season. He introduced himself to the Old Trafford faithful when beating Fulham, however, he was in crutches at the time.
So, here is everything you need to know about the Leny Yoro injury.
What injury does Leny Yoro have?
Against Arsenal in pre-season, Leny Yoro suffered an unfortunate foot injury. According to the official Man United website. Leny Yoro then underwent surgery for his injury.
In their own words, Man United said: "Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has today (5 August 2024) had a successful surgery on his foot injury. Our summer signing from Lille sustained the injury during the team’s recent friendly match against Arsenal in Los Angeles, USA."
When will Leny Yoro return from injury?
When Leny Yoro underwent surgery at the beginning of August, Man United predicted that his rehabilitation would take three months from the surgery.
Speaking more recently on the injury return date, Erik ten Hag provided a positive reponse. In his own words, Erik ten Hag said: "Yes, he is doing very well, it is very pleasing that his rehab is going in the right direction and he is now in the right planning process. He is in the right spot and he will return as soon as possible into the squad and then the team training."
However, Manchester Evening News believe that Man United fans should prepare for Leny Yoro to be out of action until December, which is a more likely return date than October or November.
Who can replace Leny Yoro at Man United?
In the summer transfer window, Man United also signed Matthijs de Ligt, who is capable of playing in Leny Yoro's position. De Ligt is the strongest Man United defender currently.
Is Leny Yoro available for Fantasy Football?
No. Leny Yoro is injured and he will not play for Man United this month. Hopefully, he will return before 2024 ends, with December 2024 currently looking like his return date.