Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has taken note of Leny Yoro’s talent following his return to action following an absence of several months.
Yoro fractured a metatarsal during Man United’s pre-season tour of the US. Recently, it was reported that Amorim was eager to work with the youngster once he recovered.
Last night, the report appeared to be validated as Amorim brought on Yoro as a substitute during United’s disappointing 2-0 loss to Arsenal.
Despite the frustrating match, Amorim was able to derive some upsides from what was a cagey affair with minimal moments of strength for his team.
Yoro impressed Amorim during his Premier League debut, with the United manager sharing his feelings with talkSPORT correspondent Alex Crook after the match.
“Ruben Amorim full of praise for #MUFC debutant Leny Yoro when I spoke to him for @talkSPORT: ‘You can feel it, the talent, the speed, the way he handled one against ones in a difficult stadium after a lot of time without playing,’” Crook posted on X.
Ruben Amorim full of praise for #MUFC debutant Leny Yoro when I spoke to him for @talkSPORT: “You can feel it, the talent, the speed, the way. he handled one against ones in a difficult stadium after a lot of time without playing.”
— Alex Crook ⚽️🎙 (@alex_crook) December 4, 2024
It appears as if Amorim agrees with his predecessor Erik ten Hag’s decision to sign Yoro from in the summer from LOSC Lille.
While the French youngster remains unproven at Old Trafford due to his lack of game time, he nonetheless exhibited his undoubted talent during his time at Lille.
Keeping 13 clean sheets in 30 Ligue 1 starts last season, Yoro averaged 3.9 ball recoveries and 3 clearances per game. He won 61% of his ground duels and 65% of his aerial battles while also proving competent with the ball at his feet, with 80% dribbling. (Sofascore)
Yoro also proved to be an expert passer, completing 92.1% of his passes, which landed him in the 95th percentile of all Ligue 1 centre-backs last season.
The youngster also impressed during his stint in last season’s UEFA Conference League, finding himself in the 87th percentile of pass completion and 87% of progressive passes.
With Jonny Evans edging closer to retirement due to his advanced age and Victor Lindelof’s future unclear, Yoro’s role at United is becoming increasingly important.
What’s more, he’s just 19 years of age, meaning that he could have a long and illustrious career at United should Amorim nurture him in the right way.
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Mathew Cohen
A faithful Manchester United supporter, Mathew has worked as a football writer and analyst for SB Nation, FanSided, and now The Peoples Person. Mathew’s heroes include David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Sir Alex Ferguson, all of whom played their part in creating some special childhood memories.
