Lisandro Martinez hails Leny Yoro after Champions League clean sheet | OneFootball

Lisandro Martinez has sent a clear message to Manchester United’s hierarchy about the potential of 20-year-old Leny Yoro after the defender’s composed Champions League display.

According to Goal.com, Yoro made his first start on Thursday, partnering Martinez in a 4-0 win over Sabah that brought a clean sheet. Michael Carrick had earlier rotated, starting Ayden Heaven against Hull City, then Harry Maguire with Martinez against Ipswich Town and Everton.

"Amazing performance from Leny Yoro," the Argentina international said. "He played so well defensively, with the ball, being calm, being composed in every situation, one-vs-one."

United have conceded two goals in each of their Premier League matches so far. "I think against Everton, I think we played to take the clean sheet, and then we conceded the goals, you know, and that's what annoys us," he admitted.

"It's really bad, for sure, because we want to be there, and if we want to compete, we have to keep the clean sheet because it's very important. But today we did it, and we have to build on that."

Yoro became a first-choice under former boss Ruben Amorim last season, but his minutes dipped in the autumn and he finished with 18 Premier League starts. He now faces a fight to keep his place. Carrick is widely expected to restore Martinez and Maguire for this weekend’s Manchester derby, though Yoro’s display has sharpened the selection call.

Source: Goal.com

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