Amorim Backs Young Yoro After Tough Night at Selhurst Park
So, there’s been a lot of talk this week about Leny Yoro, and honestly, it’s been one of the biggest learning moments of his young Manchester United career so far. What happened at Crystal Palace wasn’t easy for him, and the reaction afterward became just as much of a story as the match itself.
During United’s 2–1 comeback win at Selhurst Park, Yoro conceded a first-half penalty after a naive challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta. Mateta converted it at the second attempt, and even though United turned things around in the second half, Yoro’s night didn’t really improve. He was taken off in the 54th minute, right after the equaliser, and was seen looking devastated on the bench. Even when the team went over to applaud the travelling fans, he still seemed lost in his thoughts, clearly frustrated with himself. Mason Mount, fresh off completing his first full Premier League game for United, was spotted consoling him instead of celebrating his own big moment.
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Ruben Amorim didn’t hide from any of this when asked about Yoro afterward. In fact, he said the reaction was “unacceptable,” but not in a harsh way—more in an educational sense. According to him, Yoro is a young player who “thinks too much,” someone who wants to do everything perfectly and struggles when he doesn’t. Amorim explained that the mistake was part of growing up at a huge club like United, and that Yoro needs to learn not to show his frustration so visibly. At the same time, the manager stressed how much it showed that the kid genuinely cares. He also pointed out that Yoro actually did some things well in the game, and those were shown back to him to help rebuild his confidence.
Interesting enough, this honesty from Amorim isn’t new. He’s recently been just as frank about Patrick Dorgu and Diogo Dalot, saying they train better than they play. He even joked that he sometimes gets himself into trouble by being too open about his players. But his aim is clear—he wants them to grow, and he believes openness helps.
And there’s another layer to all of this: the team spirit. Amorim was genuinely happy with how the squad rallied around Yoro. For him, it showed the players are beginning to understand what unity really looks like. He said that spending long hours together, sharing pressure, suffering and succeeding as a group—those things create a bond that can change everything on the pitch.
Fan voices have echoed this too. Many feel that supporters have a responsibility to back Yoro, especially because he’s only 20 and already carrying heavy expectations. Even Rio Ferdinand stepped in with advice, reminding him that tough moments can “send you crazy” but also fuel growth.
So, while it’s been a rough stretch for Yoro, everything around him—from his teammates to his manager and even club legends—has framed it as a chance to mature. And with his talent, most people believe he’ll come out of this stronger than ever.
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