Gary Neville criticizes Michael Carrick for playing Leny Yoro out of position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 7:35 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Gary Neville has publicly criticized Manchester United manager Michael Carrick for utilizing defender Leny Yoro as a right-back. The 20-year-old French defender, signed from Real Madrid, has seen limited action this season with only 22 minutes of Premier League play. Neville argued that Yoro does not possess the necessary experience for the position and should be integrated into the squad as a centre-back. While Yoro started as a centre-back in a recent 4-0 Champions League victory against Sabah, his previous league appearances were limited to substitute roles on the right side of the defense. Carrick previously tested the youngster at right-back during pre-season, but defensive instability has led to a return of the centre-back partnership of Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez.
- •Gary Neville urged Michael Carrick to stop deploying Leny Yoro as a right-back.
- •Leny Yoro earned his first start of the season at centre-back against Sabah.
- •The 20-year-old has played only 22 minutes in the Premier League this season.
- •Manchester United prepares for the Manchester derby with Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez.
- •Leny Yoro previously played 33 games for the club last season.
- 7:35 AMYahoo Sports — Gary Neville urges Michael Carrick to stop playing United ace out of position
"2Manchester United legend Gary Neville has explained why Michael Carrick must stop using Leny Yoro at right-back. The French defender earned his first start of the season against Sabah in the Champion...
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