Yoro Gets France Call-Up
Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has received his first senior France call-up.
The 20-year-old was added to Didier Deschamps’ squad after Real Madrid defender Ibrahima Konaté withdrew with a knee injury.
Yoro’s promotion is a major moment in his young international career.
The defender has already established himself as an important part of Manchester United’s squad. Now he has the chance to train alongside some of France’s biggest stars.
Yoro previously represented France at youth level and has progressed through the national-team system.
His senior call-up also comes at an interesting time for Manchester United.
The club are continuing to build around a younger group of players, and Yoro is regarded as one of the important pieces of that project.
The defender joined United from Lille and has gradually gained more responsibility since arriving at Old Trafford.
France’s decision to call him up also shows how quickly his international situation has changed.
Konaté’s injury created the opening, but Yoro still has to convince Deschamps that he belongs at senior level.
For Manchester United supporters, the call-up is another sign of the defender’s growing reputation.
Yoro will now hope to make his senior debut during France’s Nations League fixtures.
A strong international camp could give the young defender even more confidence when he returns to club football.