January 16th 2025.
Leny Yoro had a tough time during Manchester United's match against Southampton on Thursday night. Ally McCoist commented that Yoro was "smashed to smithereens" as he struggled to keep up with Southampton's lively winger, Kamaldeen Sulemana. This was evident as United fell behind with a goal from Manuel Ugarte just before half time.
It seemed like another defeat was on the horizon for Ruben Amorim's team, but a late hat-trick from Amad Diallo turned the game around and secured a 3-1 victory for United. This win lifted them to 12th place in the Premier League. However, while United celebrated their comeback, Yoro had a challenging evening at Old Trafford.
The £58 million signing had a difficult time keeping up with Sulemana, who constantly threatened from Southampton's left flank. McCoist pointed out that Yoro had no support from a right-back and even his teammate, De Ligt, was not helping him. He was left exposed with no one sitting in front of him, making it a tough night for the young defender.
Former United player, Rio Ferdinand, also commented on Yoro's performance, saying that he had a tough evening. He acknowledged that Sulemana gave Yoro a hard time and showed him the physicality of the Premier League. It was a good learning experience for the young defender, and he will undoubtedly learn from this match.
Amorim attributed United's lackluster performance to fatigue, as their previous FA Cup match against Arsenal went to a penalty shootout. He noted that the team seemed to be struggling with their energy levels, especially in the first half. They also faced difficulties with Southampton's speed, particularly from Sulemana, who created numerous chances for his team.
In the end, United managed to secure a crucial win, thanks to Diallo's heroics. However, it was a challenging game for Yoro, who faced a tough opponent in Sulemana. It was a valuable learning experience for the young defender, and he will look to improve in the future. As for United, they will need to bounce back quickly from their fatigue and keep up their momentum in the Premier League.
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