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Manchester United: relaunched by Zinédine Zidane, the situation becomes complicated for Leny Yoro

Leny Yoro is going through a particularly delicate period at Manchester United. Recruited after impressing under the colors of LOSC…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 6:29 PM

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Manu Tournoux highlights that Leny Yoro faces a complicated situation at Manchester United despite excelling for France under Zinédine Zidane.
Yoro made a successful senior France debut in a 4-1 victory against Belgium after being called up to replace Ibrahima Konaté.
Bournemouth defeated Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford following a costly slip by Yoro in defense.

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Leny Yoro is facing a difficult stretch at Manchester United under manager Michael Carrick despite a strong senior debut for France under new head coach Zinédine Zidane. The 20-year-old impressed in France's 4-1 victory over Belgium after replacing the injured Ibrahima Konaté, winning all nine of his contested duels and earning praise from Zidane.

However, Yoro returned to struggles at United, where a costly slip contributed to a 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth. Carrick defended the defender publicly, but Manu Tournoux notes that Yoro's ongoing club instability and positional competition could jeopardize his future call-ups for the French national team.

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Manchester United: relaunched by Zinédine Zidane, the situation becomes complicated for Leny Yoro

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