‘Monster Rolls-Royce’ – Leny Yoro fans were excited when Man Utd rookie made a ‘BEAUTIFUL’ tackle to save Onana from the Rangers player.
On Thursday, Yoro joined United from Lille, with the Manchester team paying a £50 million upfront fee plus an additional £12 million in potential add-ons.
Leny Yoro impressed on his first outing for Manchester United
He put in a brilliant tackle to stop a Rangers attack
He was named in the starting lineup for United’s pre-season friendly against Rangers – and fans have already got a taste of his true abilities.
After just 15 minutes of the game, Yoro produced a cross-field pass that found the onrushing Sam Murray, who was left in acres of space on the left flank.
The 18-year-old then made a superb last-ditch tackle to stop Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers from getting a shot on goal at Andre Onana.
And fans had positive reactions for Yoro after only 15 minutes in a United shirt.
One wrote: “Not to over-exaggerate but Leny Yoro MIGHT be the best centre-back in the world.”
Another said: “Early signs and will need to see against tougher opposition, but Leny Yoro looks promising.”
A third made the comparison: “Leny Yoro is a freaking Rolls-Royce of a defender… I have not seen that type of quality on a pitch for Manchester United since Rio Ferdinand.”
And a fourth stated: “Leny Yoro is even better than I thought he was going to be.”
On minute 37, Amad Diallo gave United the lead by cutting in from the right and hitting a fantastic shot into the corner.
The match is being played at a neutral venue, Murrayfield, and the Ivorian is one of several first team players participating. Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Mason Mount, Jonny Evans, and Casemiro are all starting the first half.
But the most notable sight is that of Jadon Sancho, who also started against the Scottish Premiership runners-up in what is his first appearance in a United shirt since August 2023.
