Man United KNEW about Leny Yoro’s metatarsal problems before £52m signing but IGNORED medical scans… only for the Frenchman to suffer that exact injury in just his second game

Manchester United were reportedly aware of Leny Yoro’s injury risk before he joined the club this summer.

Medical scans of the Red Devils revealed a possible metatarsal problem, which turned out to be the injury the player sustained during United’s pre-season tour in the US.

Two weeks after signing for his new club, the Frenchman broke his left foot during a pre-season friendly against Arsenal and had to be taken off the field immediately.

Fans saw the player walking on crutches and wearing protective boots on his foot, before it was officially confirmed that he would undergo surgery and be out for three months.

According to the AthleticThe Red Devils were aware of the 18-year-old’s potential problems, but their bosses were determined to continue with Yoro because of his status as one of the brightest talents in European football.

However, the Red Devils’ representatives went ahead with the signing, regardless of the player’s problems, and considered him a top player for the future.

It resulted in the player breaking the fifth metatarsal bone of his left foot and requiring surgery

While Real Madrid were competing with him for the player’s signature, United paid £52 million for the player who emerged from Lille’s youth academy, reportedly believing he would become one of their best players of the coming decade.

Mail Sport previously reported that the Frenchman preferred to join the Galacticos, with his boyhood club threatening to sideline him for a year if he did not agree to United’s terms.

The Red Devils, and in particular Erik ten Hag, were keen to sign at least two central defenders. They were simultaneously in talks with Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro.

Shortly after signing the Frenchman, United immediately sent him into matches and started the player against Rangers.

However, according to reports, the Red Devils were cautious with Leny Yoro, because they were aware of the risk of injuries. The 18-year-old only trained in 50 percent of the training sessions.

His next match against Arsenal proved a source of frustration for United manager Erik ten Hag, who had previously claimed his team were ‘not ready yet’ for the new Premier League season.

Ahead of today’s match against Fulham at Old Trafford, the Dutchman expressed his concerns about the strength of the squad, with many players missing multiple training sessions in preparation for the season due to international tournaments or physical problems.

“It’s very complicated,” said the Dutchman.

‘[We had] ‘The selection from the American tour and then we added the players from the European Championship and the Copa America and now the new players and we have to make a team from that.’

“There are problems,” Ten Hag explained. “But it’s not about the players who are not available. Just like last season, it’s about the players who are available.

Erik ten Hag was frustrated by United’s complicated preparation and said his team were ‘not ready yet’ for the new season

Given the injuries in the defensive line, both newcomers Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui are expected to play in today’s match against Fulham.

Manchester United are reportedly not going to rush Yoro this time around, instead giving him the time he needs to fully recover, while their latest £38.5m signing Matthijs de Ligt is seen as a key force in the defensive line.

Both De Ligt and his former Bayern Munich teammate Noussair Mazraoui are expected to play in today’s match against Fulham.

In the absence of several defenders, such as Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Leny Yoro, the duo are likely to feature in the starting line-up despite having only had a few training sessions with their new squad.