MANCHESTER UNITED faced an early injᴜry crisis as two key players were forced off within the first 30 minutes of their pre-season tour opener.

The Red Devils saw Rasmus Hojlund and new signing Leny Yoro substituted due to injᴜries in the early stages of their match against Arsenal in Los Angeles.

Rasmus Hojlund headed to the tunnel early with an injᴜry

Rasmus Hojlund headed to the tunnel early with an injᴜry

United’s star strikеr was replaced by Hannibal Mejbri after sᴜstaining a knock.

Meanwhile, Yoro was substituted for Rhys Bennett following his injᴜry.

Hojlund, who recently received the no9 shirt at Old Trafford, was treated by medical staff after going down in the middle of the field.

Despite lengthy discussions with the physios, the injᴜry was serious enough to warrant his removal from the game.

Hojlund appeared to signal to the bench himself, without being challenged.

The artificial pitch used for the game has previously caused serious injuries to players.

Just five minutes after giving Erik ten Hag’s team the lead, Hojlund’s night took a turn for the worse.

United’s fortunes plummeted as well, conceding an equalizer to Gabriel Jesus shortly after Hojlund’s exit.

Yoro’s departure followed soon after.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 27: Leny Yoro of Manchester United in action during the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and Arsenal at SoFi Stadium on July 27, 2024, in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

The 18-year-old center-back, who joined from Lille earlier this month, looked distraught as he left the pitch, shaking his head in disappointment.

Man Utd fans were equally dismayed by the double blоw and took to social media to express their frustration.

One wrote: “Hojlund and Yoro injured within 30 minutes! PLEASE STOP THIS NONSENSE!!”

Another added: “Hojlund and Yoro injured. We’re just not allowed nice things.”

A third commented: “We need to sack our medical department, man!”

And a fourth fumed: “Can they cancel this match already?! The pitch is terrible ffs!!”

The severity of both injᴜries is currently unknown, but pundits on Man Utd’s MUTV channel speculated that Hojlund may have suffered a hamstring injᴜry.

Yoro, who hobbled off the field, might have injured his ankle.

In the upcoming weeks, as United prepares for more challenging preseason matches, they could be without two key players.

Ten Hag’s team still has to play Liverpool and Real Betis before facing Man City in the Community Shield opener.