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

Thirteen minutes was all it took. Rasmus Hojlund moved quickly, scoring one minute before going down and out.

Regarding Manchester United’s injury woes, Erik ten Hag issued a warning on Friday, saying, “It will happen.” It began prior to the official start of the season. Within thirty minutes of making his debut during the preseason, United’s new number nine had to give up due to injury.

A dejected Leny Yoro likewise limped off before the half concluded. Ten Hag strolled over to provide an update while colleagues consoled the youth. That’s a potential loss of £130 million in talent for the rest of preseason and beyond.

Not so far from home at the surreal SoFi stadium was United’s injury record. Sir Dave Brailsford’s marginal gains guff about meal windows, sleep windows, and natural light exposure is the gospel that United is living by. They must flip a different switch.

There is one conspicuous absence from United’s coaching changes: a new fitness coach. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer promoted the same player five years ago, and United still have him, despite their claims to have the fittest team ever. Injury kept Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, and Luke Shaw out of action until the end of August.

Following the 66 cases reported the previous season, the flies have started to decline more quickly this year. With Hojlund’s injury in late February, United’s best four chances were all but eliminated, but at least they had Joshua Zirkzee, a specialized attacker, available to them. Although he hasn’t met up with his teammates yet, the new £36.5 million addition is conveniently taking a vacation in Los Angeles.

How frustrating it must be for Hojlund to be back in the goal after a lackluster European Championship. He descended gradually back to Earth, and he managed to go toward the tunnel on his own. The last layoff he had was for three weeks, and the Community Shield is coming up in less than two weeks.

Before putting one past the flimsy Karl Hein, Hojlund was blunt and dominant in his tussle with the waiffish 17-year-old Arsenal defender Ayden Heaven. Whether that was his last kick in the United States is still up in the air.

When Yoro realized he could not go on, he became more upset. A fellow French speaker named Hannibal Mejbri approached him to give some consolation, but his expression remained dejected. Following his dismissal, a United employee cursed.

The 18-year-old did not participate in United’s Friday afternoon training session at UCLA, but Harry Maguire did, and he survived the first 45 minutes unharmed.

With 10 minutes left in the first half, 10 Hag, who is reluctant to write off friendly, gave his five outfield players an intense warm-up. During the break, he made eleven adjustments, including hooking Mejbri, Hojlund’s successor. Rhys Bennett, who played for eleven minutes, moved aside as well.

There were some good things about the evening. Mason Mount and Andre Onana both displayed indications that the jersey is not as burdensome for them as it was during their first season. Outside of his sphere of influence, Onana took the initiative, while within it, he skillfully denied Leandro Trossard, drawing “oohs.” For the second part of the match, Onana was named captain.

Mount was a dynamic player who played behind the striker and opened up a space for Amad in the wars before he was able to stand again. A boy versus men at times during the previous season, Hojlund’s goal was a role reversal.

After missing two and a half months due to a calf injury, Maguire made a comeback. Harry Amass showed great skill and gained vital experience when he mistakenly called Gabriel Jesus offside, allowing him to equalize. The 17-year-old must put up with both the good and the bad. Gabriel Martinelli, who ended up winning the match, gave right back James Scanlon a rough and tumble first half.

Before the game, Ten Hag made it clear that he wanted United to “play to our identity, which is being aggressive.” We know that we must play out from the back with some vigor, but we still want to do so.” In a calm setting with stands littered with empty seats, there wasn’t much of that. Despite Arsenal’s 2-1 victory, an impressive 62,486 people attended the game, and since this is America, there was a penalty shootout to decide the winner.

Onana never lost her spirit of competition. He chose to play some kidology with Fabio Vieira, pound the air when Kai Havertz denied him, and rejoice over yet another missed opportunity. From 12 yards, United prevailed 4-3.

Even more remarkable was the SoFi, which will host both the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic Games as well as a World Cup semifinal in 2026. During their own survey, United employees were astounded by the surroundings, despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s desire to demolish the antiquated Old Trafford.

In Los Angeles, a few players were crushed.