Amorim told to put United’s “outstanding” wonderkid alongside Bruno in midfield, he could be a Rodri regen

Robbie Earle, a former attacking midfielder for Wimbledon, thinks Manchester United’s roster holds the answer to their midfield dilemma.

Over the summer, the Red Devils made significant additions to the team, acquiring Senne Lammens, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko.

After an agreement was reached in January of this year, Diego Leon arrived from Cerro Porteno in July. However, as many people believe that midfield is the team’s weakest position, United was also looking to add a new player.

Carlos Baleba of Brighton & Hove Albion was reportedly chosen as the best applicant for the position. Unfortunately, a trade never happened since the Seagulls refused to sell this summer and valued him at above £100 million.

Yoro has been outstanding for United this season

According to recent speculations, United may make a January bid for Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace. However, Earle believes Yoro might fill the role for Amorim for the time being.

The former Jamaican international said in an interview with The Two Robbies Podcast that the Frenchman might be a substitute for Baleba in the middle of the park.

“He [Amorim] has got a find a way to close things down. I had a thought, because we’re saying, ‘OK, you need to go and buy one [a midfielder]’, and Baleba was talked about. And again, I’m just chucking this out there, is there anybody else in that group that can help them? Could Leny Yoro play in midfield, as a holding player?” said Earle.

At the defense, the Premier League’s biggest clubs have plenty of choices, including Ayden Heaven, Matthijs de Ligt, and Harry Maguire. When he recovers from his injury, Lisandro Martinez is probably going to be included as well, and Luke Shaw and Noussair Mazraoui can also play in the back three.

Yoro has been one of Amorim’s most impressive players this season, so it’s uncertain if the Portuguese head coach would consider the suggestion.

Amorim could turn to Sir Alex for inspiration

Earle went on to state that Yoro could be similar to Manchester City’s Rodri in midfield, but acknowledged that the Frenchman would only be a stop gap solution for the position.

“[Yoro is] an athletic midfielder who can see danger, who would track runners, who would understand the role, who can play in midfield. I’m not saying he’s a solution, but he might plug a gap next to Bruno, or if it’s not Bruno, Ugarte, or Mainoo,” said Earle.

“We keep seeing Man United and see players running off them. Leny Yoro would have the understanding, be more interested in running back and following than running forward. Is there somebody Rodri-esque? You’ve got to find a solution.”