Midfielder hurt ankle in pre-season defeat by Real MadridTeenager had impressed in earlier victory over Arsenal
Erik ten Hag has suffered a blow to his plans for Manchester United after Kobbie Mainoo was diagnosed with an ankle injury and will miss the beginning of the new season.
The manager started the 18-year-old holding midfielder against Arsenal and Real Madrid on the summer tour of the US to assess his readiness to be a fully integrated first-team squad member.
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