Manchester United plagued by injuries on pre-season tour as two more players subbed off against Real Betis

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Manchester United’s injury problems continue to mount with two more players forced off in their 3-2 friendly win over Real Betis.

The Red Devils emerged victorious against the Spanish side, but took a heavy toll for their efforts. Manager Eric ten Hag has already lost £52m signing Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund to fitness issues during the pre-season tour of the United States.

According to reports, Yoro will miss three months with a foot injury, while Hojlund’s hamstring strain will sideline him until September. Now, it looks like forwards Marcus Rashford and Antony have also been injured.

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Rashford scored from the penalty spot in the victory over Betis, but walked off in discomfort before the hour mark after he took a whack to his right ankle.

Marcus Rashford has joined Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund on Man United’s injury list.Marcus Rashford has joined Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund on Man United’s injury list.
Marcus Rashford has joined Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund on Man United’s injury list. | Getty Images

Antony was one of eight players sent on at Snapdragon Stadium, but could not finish the match. The Brazilian forward exited in the 86th minute and looked inconsolable as he headed straight down the tunnel.

Manchester United’s pre-season tour has seen them face some stern competition ahead of the Community Shield clash with Manchester City on August 10. But without Hojlund, Rashford or Antony, United will have to rely on the likes of new signing Joshua Zirkzee, Amad Diallo and talismanic Brazilian Alejandro Garnacho.

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