At first I underrated Him but to my greatest surprise He shocked me today,to be quiet honest I haven’t seen such a dangerously aggressive player in my career before”, Lyon coach named the ONE Man United player that really impressed Him tonight – Not Casemiro and Not Dalot EVEN THE HOME FANS HAD TO APPLAUD HIM FOR HIS BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE TONIGHT 🔥🔥
Lyon Boss Surprised by Standout Manchester United Talent in Europa League Draw
In an electrifying Europa League quarter-final first leg, Manchester United and Lyon played out a 2-2 thriller, but it wasn’t one of United’s usual stars who stole the spotlight. Instead, it was young center-back Leny Yoro who earned unexpected praise from Lyon’s head coach, who admitted he had misjudged the defender before witnessing his incredible display.
Coach Admits Surprise Over Rising Star
Speaking after the game, the Lyon manager confessed,
> “I didn’t rate him much before today, but he completely surprised me. Honestly, I haven’t come across a player with such aggressive dominance and calmness at that age in my career.”
Yoro’s impact was hard to ignore. The teenager produced a commanding performance at the back and even scored United’s equalizer with a towering header, showcasing both defensive grit and aerial prowess.
Yoro’s Match Highlights:
– Man of the Match contender with a 9/10 rating
– Scored a vital goal to level the scoreline
– Demonstrated exceptional defensive awareness, maturity, and physical presence
– Hardly made a mistake throughout the game
The 18-year-old defender, a recent signing from Lille, seems to be growing into his role at United faster than expected. As the Red Devils continue to battle inconsistency, Yoro’s emergence might be the solid foundation the backline has long lacked.
Youthful Energy Saving United?
With Andre Onana’s costly mistakes, Hojlund’s struggles in attack, and Garnacho’s underwhelming display, it was the younger players like Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee—who came off the bench to score a brilliant header—that brought life to United’s performance.
As the second leg looms, fans are already asking: should Yoro and Zirkzee start ahead of more established names? Their form and fearlessness could be just what United needs to push deeper into the competition.
What do you think—should the veterans be benched in
favor of the new generation?
