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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jamie Jackson

‘He thinks too much’: Amorim defends Yoro over his reaction to being replaced

Jean-Philippe Mateta is fouled by Leny Yoro and is awarded a penalty during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United
Manchester United’s Leny Yoro conceded a penalty which led to Crystal Palace’s goal on Sunday. Photograph: Mark Greenwood/IPS/Shutterstock

Ruben Amorim has said Leny Yoro’s behaviour when replaced in Manchester United’s 2-1 win at Crystal Palace was unacceptable but believes the 20-year-old “thinks too much” and can grow from the experience.

Yoro conceded the 36th-minute penalty that Jean-Philippe Mateta converted to give Palace the lead on Sunday. The defender was replaced on 54 minutes after United equalised and was seen looking disconsolate on the bench. When the team applauded their support at the end of the match, Yoro still appeared unhappy, with Mason Mount consoling him.

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