Lisandro Martinez hails Leny Yoro after Champions League first start in 4-0 win | OneFootball

Lisandro Martinez has hailed 20-year-old Leny Yoro after a standout Champions League display, sending a clear message to Manchester United’s hierarchy about the youngster’s potential.

Yoro made his first start of the campaign on Thursday, partnering Martinez as United beat Sabah 4-0 and kept a clean sheet. Goal.com reports that the Argentine was struck by the 20-year-old’s poise and maturity.

Before that tie, Michael Carrick tried other combinations, with Ayden Heaven starting the opener against Hull City, then Harry Maguire alongside Martinez for the league games with Ipswich Town and Everton.

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

"He's the future of this club, honestly. And we have to help him, you know."

United have conceded two goals in each Premier League game, a run Martinez called frustrating. He said they aimed for a clean sheet against Everton but still let goals in, and urged the team to build on the European shutout.

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

Source: Goal.com

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