Why Leny didn’t celebrate his first United goal

While the overriding emotion at the end of our 2-2 draw in Lyon was one of disappointment, there were positives to take from our trip to the Groupama Stadium.

Leny Yoro netted his first United goal in the match, at the end of the opening 45 minutes, by reacting sharply to head Manuel Ugarte’s hooked delivery beyond goalkeeper Lucas Perri.

While more wild celebrations may have been expected from the 19-year-old Frenchman, Leny revealed to TNT Sports why he did not celebrate too hard.

“Of course, I didn’t enjoy it too much, not much celebration, because it is normal [when you are not winning the game],” he began.

“We want to win and there is no time for celebration.

“I am really happy for the first goal. We don’t have the win, but it’s okay.”

Goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Rayan Cherki in the second half mean the tie is in the balance going into next week’s second leg at Old Trafford.

But Yoro has every faith we can right the wrongs of the first leg and ensure we prevail at the Theatre of Dreams to progress to the final four.

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Ruben: We’re already thinking ahead

Ruben Amorim says his players are already looking to a big week ahead and not dwelling on the late goal Lyon scored…

“I think if it is 2-1 you have more confidence and if you concede like this it is more difficult, but we need to keep our heads up,” he said.

“We didn’t lose. We can win at Old Trafford, of course.”

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