Ruben Amorim reveals conversation with Leny Yoro

Manchester United head into a demanding stretch of fixtures with growing scrutiny placed on how their young players cope with pressure, especially as recent performances have shown both promise and vulnerability within the squad.

The club’s depth has been tested repeatedly, with several senior players managing heavy workloads while others continue to fight for form following injuries and intense scheduling.

Ruben Amorim has rotated carefully in recent weeks, aiming to keep his squad fresh without disrupting cohesion.

Even so, the spotlight has turned increasingly towards United’s younger talents, who have been asked to step up in high-stakes moments as the season accelerates.

Within that context, every performance is magnified, particularly when matches are decided by fine margins.

Only after the weekend did the main talking point emerge, centred around a young defender who faced one of his most challenging moments since arriving at Old Trafford.

Ruben Amorim has spoken to Leny Yoro after the young Frenchman gave away a penalty at Crystal Palace on Sunday, and then looked distraught when he was substituted early in the second half.

Leny Yoro cut a dejected figure on the bench after he was replaced in the 54th minute, having brought down Jean-Philippe Mateta for Palace’s opener, and had to be consoled by matchwinner Mason Mount at the final whistle.

Amorim confirmed that he has had a conversation with the 20-year-old Frenchman since the weekend to offer his support, but also reminded Yoro that he needed to react better to the situation.

“Of course, I also spoke with him because he thinks too much,” said the United boss.

“He makes some mistakes in the game and then he struggles because he is so young and wants to do everything so well.

“He is growing, with games and with setbacks. It is not easy for him as a young guy and of course he cannot give that to the people – the way he came to the bench. He understands that.

“But he was really frustrated and on the good side he shows that he cares and he was knowing it was not his best game.

“But he did some things well and I showed him that as well. So he is fit and ready for the next challenge.”

Amorim’s intervention is viewed positively inside Carrington, where staff remain confident in Yoro’s long-term development despite the difficult outing at Selhurst Park.

United believe that setbacks at such a young age are part of the growth process, especially for defenders adapting to the Premier League’s pace and physicality.

The manager’s steady approach mirrors the wider philosophy being embedded at Old Trafford: guiding young talents through adversity while keeping expectations grounded.

Just as Yoro supported Diego Leon when he arrived, United’s senior players are now expected to rally around him in the same way.

With United preparing for another crucial run of fixtures, Leny Yoro is expected to remain in contention, buoyed by what the club hopes will become a pivotal learning moment rather than a lasting scar.