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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Erik ten Hag impressed by Leny Yoro’s ‘mature’ Manchester United debut

Erik ten Hag encourages Leny Yoro before the new signing makes his Manchester United debut against Rangers
Erik ten Hag encourages Leny Yoro before the new signing makes his Manchester United debut against Rangers Photograph: Matthew Peters/Manchester United/Getty Images

Erik ten Hag praised Leny Yoro’s “mature performance” in his Manchester United debut against ­Rangers at Murrayfield and believes the 18‑year‑old defender can be a regular starter as one of the first‑choice centre-backs.

After joining on Thursday, Yoro, who left Lille for £52.2m, impressed in United’s 2-0 victory in their second pre-season game, playing the first half before Ten Hag changed all 10 outfield players at the break.

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