Leny Yoro has demonstrated he has “all the tools to become an amazing defender,” says Manchester United team-mate and fellow centre-back Matthijs de Ligt.
Both players joined United in the summer, from LOSC Lille and Bayern Munich respectively, but had to wait until November to play together due to Yoro’s unfortunate pre-season injury.
When Yoro made his competitive debut in our Premier League defeat at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, De Ligt was alongside him. They’ve since been partnered on several further occasions, and the more experienced Dutchman has been convinced by what he’s seen so far.
“I think he’s a really great talent,” De Ligt told United Review, our historic and popular matchday programme, ahead of Sunday’s Premier League game against AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford.