December 2nd 2024.
Leny Yoro, the highly anticipated new addition to the Manchester United squad, may finally make his long-awaited debut for the team against Arsenal. It has been almost five months since his transfer from Lille to United for a whopping £52million, and fans have been eagerly waiting to see him in action.
United's upcoming match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night is undoubtedly the biggest game for their new coach, Ruben Amorim, who took over from Erik ten Hag. The team's recent 4-0 victory over Everton has boosted their position in the top half of the Premier League table, but there is still much work to be done.
Injuries to key players in their defense have been a major setback for United this season. As a result, Amorim has had to shuffle players and change formations to accommodate his preferred system. Without the likes of Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans, and with captain Harry Maguire only just returning from injury, the team has faced challenges. To add to their woes, Lisandro Martinez is suspended for their match against Arsenal after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season against Everton.
Thankfully, Yoro has recovered from a foot injury sustained during a pre-season match against Arsenal, and has returned to training. This has given Amorim a much-needed boost, as he revealed in his pre-match press conference on Monday. "We have one more training session to see it," he said, referring to Yoro's fitness. "Maybe Leny Yoro is going to be in the squad. I felt he's in a good moment now, his fitness is better, so I think he is going to be in the squad."
Amorim described Yoro as a "special talent," praising his speed and modern defending style, which is perfect for a high-pressing game. However, he also emphasized the need to be cautious with the young defender in his initial appearances for the team. "We have to manage the load and the minutes in the beginning," he stated, "but I'm really excited to see Leny Yoro playing."
In addition, Amorim confirmed that captain Bruno Fernandes, who was seen with ice on his foot after being substituted during the Everton match, is fit to play against Arsenal. Fernandes, who joined United from Sporting CP, has been a key player for the team and his presence will surely boost their chances against Arsenal.
United beat top clubs like Real Madrid and Liverpool to secure the signing of Yoro, who has already established himself as one of the best young defenders in the world. He impressed during his unofficial debut against Rangers in pre-season, but unfortunately, suffered a foot injury against Arsenal in July, just two weeks after joining United. Now, after months of hard work and recovery, he is finally ready to make his debut and showcase his talents to the world.
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