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Lisandro Martinez praises Leny Yoro after Champions League performance
Sep 12 2026 14:49 · By onefootball.com · 36 Reads
Lisandro Martinez lauded 20-year-old Leny Yoro after a commanding Champions League outing. He described the defender as the club’s future and urged team-mates to help him, a message aimed at the Manchester United hierarchy.
According to Goal.com, Yoro made his first start of the season on Thursday night alongside Martinez, and the pair helped United beat Sabah 4-0 in the Champions League with a clean sheet.
Before that tie, Michael Carrick tried other combinations. Ayden Heaven started the opener against Hull City, then Harry Maguire partnered Martinez versus Ipswich Town and Everton.
Post-match, Martinez highlighted Yoro’s maturity, composure in possession and one-v-one defending.
United have still conceded two goals in each Premier League match so far, something Martinez admitted annoys the squad. He said he thought they set up for a clean sheet at Everton, and stressed they must build on the European shutout to compete.
Yoro became a first-choice pick under former boss Ruben Amorim last season, though his minutes dipped in the autumn. He finished the campaign with 18 Premier League starts and now faces a fight to keep his place.
Carrick is widely expected to revert to the experienced pairing of Martinez and Maguire for the Manchester derby this weekend. Even so, Yoro’s flawless display against Sabah has given his manager a significant decision.
Source: Goal.com
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