In order to “plug a gap,” Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim has been instructed to turn one of his center-backs into a defensive midfielder this season.
With INEOS investing almost £200 million to increase their forward options, the Red Devils were quite active during the summer transfer window as they focused on attacking.
Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko will assist Manchester United avoid becoming among the Premier League’s lowest scoring clubs for a second consecutive year.
The Red Devils have recruited Belgian goalie Senne Lammens and promising Paraguayan player Diego Leon, both of whom are expected to improve the team.
Nonetheless, a lot of fans and former players believed it was crucial that Manchester United signed a new midfield player before the transfer window closed.
Carlos Baleba of Brighton was linked to them this summer, but the transaction was too costly; however, they are probably going to try to set a new record in 2026.
Furthermore, according to former Wimbledon player Robbie Earle, Amorim has the ability to transform Manchester United center-back Leny Yoro into a defensive midfielder.
Earle told The Two Robbies Podcast: “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?”
Man Utd have Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt, Ayden Heaven and Lisandro Martinez as options in central defence and Earle reckons Yoro “might plug a gap” if he isn’t the “solution” to their issues in midfield.
Earle added: “[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.
“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.”
After their defeat to Grimsby Town in the League Cup, Yoro reacted to their poor start to the season on Sky Sports, he said: “I think it’s been difficult for everyone.
“This game is in the past now and we need to move forward and think about Burnley. The team is ready to hold their heads up and we’re looking forward to the game.”
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