Yoro, De Ligt miss Man United training session ahead of crucial week

IANS May 14, 2025 193 views

Manchester United's training session revealed both Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt missing, causing alarm ahead of crucial matches. Yoro, who was injured in the previous match against West Ham, was notably absent, while De Ligt continues to recover from an injury picked up at Brentford. Manager Ruben Amorim is steering the team through vital preparations for their upcoming games against Chelsea and a Europa League final with Tottenham. Fans are hopeful for quick recoveries, as the team seeks to climb up the Premier League table and secure Champions League qualification.

"We hope both Yoro and De Ligt recover swiftly for our upcoming challenges." - Ruben Amorim
Manchester, May 14: Manchester United's latest training session took place in front of cameras at the Carrington Training Ground and raised cause for concern as first-choice defenders Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt were not present.

Key Points

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Yoro's absence follows injury in West Ham defeat

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De Ligt's ongoing recovery continues post-Brentford injury

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Amorim leads squad as they prepare for Chelsea, Tottenham

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Dalot advances recovery with individual training session

Yoro, who was withdrawn during the home defeat to West Ham United last time out, was not seen with the main group, as the club awaits an update on the seriousness of his issue.

The Frenchman, who started in the middle of a back three alongside Noussair Mazraoui and Luke Shaw, was replaced in the 52nd minute of United's penultimate home game of 2024/25 and looked distraught.

United will be keeping their fingers crossed for Leny's return, as the 19-year-old has been excellent throughout their run to San Mames, including an outstanding performance in the 4-1 second-leg win over Athletic Club.

Fellow defenders De Ligt and Ayden Heaven, who have been sidelined, also did not participate. De Ligt was ruled out of the side's most recent game, but he picked up an injury at Brentford.

A number of the youngsters were present as the group worked on stretches and weights out on the training pitch, under Manchester sunshine on Wednesday..

Jonny Evans and Toby Collyer took part, after their recent injury lay-offs, while encouragingly, Diogo Dalot was spotted finishing an individual session on the grass in advance of the players entering the pitches as manager Ruben Amorim's men prepare for Friday's Premier League game at Chelsea and next Wednesday's Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur.

The assignments against the London clubs will be another test of Amorim's squad, and the boss oversaw the session as United prepared for the critical moments of the season.

Amorim will preview the crucial date in Bilbao, as Manchester United aim to grasp UEFA Champions League qualification despite sitting at 16th place in the Premier League table, with a press conference later on Wednesday.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Injuries at the worst possible time! 😫 Yoro has been our rock in defense this season. Without him and De Ligt, Chelsea will tear us apart. Why does this always happen to United at crucial moments?
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Priya M.
As an Indian football fan waking up to this news... terrible start to the day! Our defense is already shaky and now our best players are injured. Maybe time to give some youngsters a chance? The season is practically over anyway.
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Arjun S.
Watching from Mumbai - this is why we can't have nice things! 😅 Yoro was our only bright spot this season. The medical team needs serious evaluation if players keep breaking down like this. #GlazersOut
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Neha P.
At least Dalot is back! As an Indian fan who stays up late to watch matches, I need some positives. Europa League final is our only hope now - let's pray Yoro recovers in time for that. 🤞
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Vikram J.
Honestly, the club's injury management is a joke. Same story every season. We invest so much emotionally as fans in India, only to be disappointed. Maybe time to focus on ISL instead!
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Sanjay R.
As a United fan from Delhi, this is heartbreaking. Yoro is just 19 and carrying our defense. The boy needs proper rest - don't rush him back and ruin his career like we've done with so many talents.

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