We have good Leny Yoro news and bad Leny Yoro news. Bad news first, two days ago, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim ruled the French central defender out of the Thursday Europa League clash with Real Sociedad and the Sunday Premier League fixture at Leicester City.
“No, ( Leny Yoro ) is not long-term,” Amorim said of the 19-year-old’s ankle problem. “Leny cannot play this game and the other game (Leicester City).”
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So Yoro should be fine to come back after the international break. Elsewhere Harry Maguire (unspecified issue) faces a late fitness test in order to make the squad this weekend. “Harry cannot play this one,” Amorim said in the run-up to the 4-1 win over Sociedad.
“I hope to have him for Sunday [against Leicester].” Amorim provided one more update on Wednesday, saying that it was “too soon” for Mason Mount (thigh) to return. He should be back after the internationals, like Leny Yoro.
Elsewhere Patrick Dorgu is suspended, and then finally, Jonny Evans, Altay Bayindir, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo all remain sidelined long-term.
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