The centre-back crisis is one of the problems Ruben Amorim's Man United are facing. No matter how active the training sessions this week are, the Portuguese strategist cannot help the injured defensive pillars return quickly.
Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof are currently recovering. Meanwhile, Lisandro Martinez was injured during the FIFA Days this November and was forced to leave the Argentina team earlier than expected. The extent of Licha's back injury is still unknown but he is unlikely to feature on Sunday.
This means that whether he likes it or not, if Leny Yoro is ready, Amorim will be forced to use this young talent in the 3-man defensive formation for the away trip to Portman Road. Since joining Man United for £52.2 million last summer, the former Lille star has not played any official matches for the "Red Devils". The 19-year-old star broke his leg in a friendly match against Arsenal in the US and was only able to fully train his curriculum at this time.
In a perfect scenario, Man United's expensive rookie will be Amorim's main core in the 3-defender formation. Yoro is a very potential player in this position, who is still considered the " Mbappe of defense" with a fast pace. This summer, Real Madrid targeted Leny Yoro but in the end the winner was Man United. This deal is proof that the potential of the French star is huge.
With an outstanding height of 1.9m, Yoro can participate in air battles very conveniently. Despite his good speed, the former Lille star is not necessarily the type to stick to 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 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 lifebuoy for Amorim in the first matches taking over the new team.
