Manchester United evaluates replacements for Leny Yoro amid struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 6:20 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Manchester United is assessing potential replacements for Leny Yoro, who has struggled to secure a starting role since joining the club in the summer of 2024. At just 20 years old, Yoro has not started a Premier League match this season, being an unused substitute in three of five games. His limited appearances, including two starts in a Champions League match and a Carabao Cup defeat, have raised concerns about his fit in the long-term plans of the team. As Yoro's position becomes more uncertain with Matthijs de Ligt's return from injury approaching, United is reportedly evaluating options, including Tiago Gabriel, Finn Jeltsch, and Jarrad Branthwaite for the defense.
- •Leny Yoro has not nailed down a starting spot with Manchester United.
- •He has been an unused substitute in three of the first five matches.
- •His limited appearances raise questions about his future at the club.
- •United is considering Tiago Gabriel, Finn Jeltsch, and Jarrad Branthwaite as possible replacements.
- •Matthijs de Ligt's imminent return may further impact Yoro's playing time.
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"Manchester United are slowly conceding that Leny Yoro may not be the right fit long-term at the centre of defence.While still only 20 years old, Yoro has yet to nail down a starting spot since signing...
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