A centre-back crisis is one of the problems facing Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United, and despite the positive training sessions this week, the Portuguese tactician cannot help his injured defensive key men return quickly.
Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof are currently recovering, while Lisandro Martinez suffered an injury during the FIFA Days in November and was forced to leave the Argentina squad earlier than expected. Licha's back injury is still not yet assessed but he is unlikely to feature on Sunday.
This means that whether they like it or not, if Leny Yoro is ready, Amorim will be forced to use this young talent in a three-man defense when they visit Portman Road. Since joining Man United for £52.2 million last summer, the former Lille star has not played any official match for the "Red Devils". The 19-year-old star broke his leg in a friendly against Arsenal in the US and has only now been able to fully train.
In a perfect scenario, Man United's expensive new signing would be Amorim's main player in a three-man defence. Yoro is a very potential player in this position, who is still considered the "Mbappe of defence" with his lightning speed. Last summer, Real Madrid targeted Leny Yoro but in the end, the winner was Man United. This deal is proof that the French star's potential is huge.
With a rather outstanding height of 1.9m, Yoro can participate in aerial battles very conveniently. Although possessing good speed, the former Lille star is not necessarily the type to stick and chase the opponent's striker. Yoro is considered to have a good tactical vision, preferring to stand behind the defensive midfielder to observe and then make decisions. These are the skills needed to become a true defensive leader.
Yoro's versatility in playing style is also a strength that Amorim needs to exploit. If the 39-year-old coach decides to play with a 3-4-3 formation, Yoro can completely take on the right or central role in defense. This diversity in playing style is what Man United's defense is lacking. Especially in the context of many defensive stars being injured, a player who can play well in many positions like Yoro is considered a lifesaver for Amorim in the first matches of taking charge of the new team.
