Mount is excellent, but another Man Utd player is better

Yoro is increasingly asserting his value at MU.

On a Europa League night when Old Trafford saw Mason Mount hog the limelight, a quiet warrior quietly building a wall to protect Athletic Bilbao from the storm. Leny Yoro - a name that has gradually asserted its position in a turbulent Manchester United - showed why he is worth every euro the "Red Devils" spent.

Redefining the concept of "maturity"

At 19, when many players are still struggling to find their place, Yoro stood like a rock amid the earthquake. For 90 minutes against Athletic Bilbao, the young French defender didn't just do the job - he dominated his area.

Four clearances, four blocks, one interception and two tackles - the cold numbers reflect a stark reality: while Maguire and Lindelof struggled under pressure, Yoro thrived in adversity. Winning 10/14 challenges and not being passed once, he closed down every route to the United goal.

Yoro’s journey at Old Trafford has not been a bed of roses. Pre-season injuries, a change of manager from Ten Hag to Amorim and the pressure of a transfer fee – all can break a young talent. But Yoro is not a player who gives up easily.

Yoro has overcome the nightmare of injury.

The harsh criticism from former Frenchman Thierry Henry after the defeat to Newcastle became a motivation rather than a burden. Yoro proved that mental resilience is as strong as physical. It is the sign of a player who is not only talented but also mentally strong - a rare quality in his twenties.

More than a pure defender

What was notable about Yoro’s performance was his versatility. In Amorim’s system, the centre-backs don’t just clear and block. Yoro was actively involved in the build-up play, even providing an assist for Mount in a crucial play.

Yoro’s reading of the game, confidence on the ball and tactical vision are reminiscent of the best modern defenders in European football. He not only defends well but also knows how to turn defence into attack – skills that United desperately need in their rebuilding process.

At this point, speculation that Yoro might regret joining Man United is now just a thing of the past. Through each match, the young French defender has gradually affirmed himself as one of the most promising contracts of the "Red Devils" in recent years.

Yoro is the future in MU's defense.

The performance against Athletic Bilbao, while excellent, is just one piece of the puzzle. Yoro needs to maintain this consistency over the long term to truly become a mainstay for the club. He still has a lot to improve on, especially in his ability to compete against strikers with size and strength.

However, at the rate he is developing, it is not difficult to imagine a future where Yoro becomes a new symbol of Man United's defence. Old Trafford has seen many great centre-backs, and it seems they are witnessing the maturity of the next one.

On a Europa League night when Mount was hailed for his brace, Yoro quietly proved that sometimes the real hero isn’t the one who scores the goals, but the one who stops them. And in Leny Yoro’s case, he did it in convincing fashion.

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