Injury Scares in Pre-Season Victory
Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Real Betis in pre-season was marred by injury concerns. The team had already been dealing with the absences of Leny Yoro, sidelined for three months, and Rasmus Hojlund, out for six weeks. The situation worsened in San Diego as Marcus Rashford and Antony both suffered injuries during the match.
Rashford and Antony Exit Early
Rashford limped off the field twenty minutes into the second half, and Antony was substituted just twenty minutes later. Both players appeared to be in significant discomfort as they exited, with Erik ten Hag expected to provide updates on their conditions soon.
Positive and Negative Signs
On a positive note, Rashford was seen wearing club training gear and was in good spirits during the celebration with the Snapdragon Cup after the match. However, Antony was notably absent from the post-match celebrations, leaving uncertainty about his condition.
Match Highlights
Rashford scored to level the game shortly after Real Betis had taken the lead. Goals from Amad and Casemiro then gave United a 3-1 lead at halftime. Despite United’s dominance in the first half, Real Betis controlled much of the second half, with Diego Llorente pulling a goal back for the Spanish side.
Upcoming Fixtures
Manchester United will continue their pre-season campaign against Liverpool this weekend, followed by a match against Manchester City in the Community Shield at Wembley a week from Saturday.