French press react as full extent of Leny Yoro injury at Manchester United confirmed

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We have seen enough injuries at Manchester United over the past 12 months to know the signs.

Manchester United fans immediately feared the worst when Leny Yoro suffered an injury in pre-season against Arsenal.

The lack of information from the club in the subsequent days was another ominous sign. Then Leny Yoro was pictured in a walking boot and crutches.

Then just before the Real Betis game, it was confirmed Yoro will face three months on the sidelines with a fractured metatarsal.

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Leny Yoro ‘disaster’

Manchester United had spent £52 million to sign Leny Yoro from Lille and there was huge excitement surrounding his arrival.

This has now been sapped amid his injury, which has left United reeling. It is also a big topic in France, where he was making his name for Lille.

Footmercato describe it as a ‘terrible blow’, adding ‘the worst omens concerning the injury of the French defender have been confirmed’.

RMC Sport write: “His adventure at Manchester United starts badly”

Discussing the three month setback, their report adds: “A setback for the former Lille player who will therefore have to wait before discovering the Premier League. Especially since his debut with the Mancunian club had been convincing.”

Ouest France reported sadly: “No sooner had he arrived than he was injured,” while L’Equipe reported simply that Yoro had ‘no luck’.”

Sports France label Yoro’s injury as ‘a disaster for Erik ten Hag’, while Le11 point out his previous immaculate injury record, adding: “the Saint-Maurice native’s record has been perfect up until now.”

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Leny Yoro had strong fitness record

This is the first substantial injury of Leny Yoro’s young career, and more than anything, it is just down to pure bad luck.

Fabrizio Romano hit back at claims Yoro was not targeted by Paris Saint-Germain due to concerns over his fitness, branding it simply untrue.

Yoro will hope to mirror Kobbie Mainoo last season, who suffered a pre-season injury before returning to action in November and establishing himself as a first team regular.

Yoro is a huge talent who will be worth the wait for Manchester United long-term.