Troy Deeney criticizes Manchester United's lack of experienced defenders for Leny Yoro

Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has expressed sympathy for Manchester United defender Leny Yoro, stating the young Frenchman lacks experienced centre-backs to learn from at Old Trafford. Yoro, who joined the club from Lille in 2024 for £52 million, has faced a difficult period marked by injuries and managerial changes, having played under Erik ten Hag, Ruben Amorim, and Michael Carrick.

Deeney noted that while Yoro is a talented player who has represented France, the current squad composition hinders his development. This sentiment was echoed by former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit, who contrasted Yoro's situation with the successful development of Jeremy Jacquet at Liverpool.

Since his arrival, Yoro's progress has been disrupted by a pre-season foot injury. He has seen limited playing time this season, including appearances in the Champions League and Carabao Cup, and has recently been utilized as a makeshift right-back due to defensive injuries.