£52m Man Utd star ready to answer Everton test after reverse-fixture nightmare

Manchester United star Leny Yoro earned praise from manager Michael Carrick and pundits after his pivotal contributions against West Ham United.

The 20-year-old defender came on for Harry Maguire in the second half.

With United throwing everything forward in desperate pursuit of an equaliser, Yoro showcased remarkable composure, producing two outstanding late blocks to preserve the 1-0 scoreline.

Without those heroic defensive interventions, Carrick would likely have suffered his first defeat of his managerial reign at Old Trafford.

We still expect the head coach to start with Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez at the back.

The duo have developed a strong understanding, cleverly masking each other’s weaknesses with positional awareness and experience.

Yoro could be brought on in the second half again, considering the injury-prone nature of Maguire this term.

It will be another big opportunity for the young sensation to impress the United faithful.

Thierno Barry is expected to lead Everton’s attack.

The 23-year-old arrives in fine form, meaning Yoro will need to be fully alert and positionally sharp to keep him quiet.

In the reverse fixture, Yoro endured a difficult outing, most notably failing to close down Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall before his curling match-winning strike.

The French youth international struggled during that phase.

Like any developing talent, mistakes are part of the learning curve, but Yoro’s ceiling remains extraordinarily high.

Another assured display from the £52 million signing against Everton would only reinforce the belief that United possess a centre-back capable of dominating the next generation.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .