According to our corespondent, Manchester United battled to a well-earned point in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
The match was filled with exciting moments and decisive contributions from both teams.
Lisandro Martinez put United in front, but Liverpool quickly equalized through Cody Gakpo. Mohamed Salah then gave Liverpool the lead, only for Amad Diallo to score an 80th-minute equalizer that ensured the points were shared.
A key moment occurred in the 89th minute when Liverpool launched a dangerous counter-attack. Salah delivered a precise pass to Darwin Nunez, who appeared to be in a prime position to score. However, 19-year-old United defender Leny Yoro made an exceptional sliding tackle to prevent the goal. Yoro, who came on as a substitute in the 83rd minute for Matthijs de Ligt, also achieved a perfect pass completion rate during his brief time on the pitch.
The young defender’s heroic intervention earned him widespread recognition, with journalist Hyacinth Mustapha Ekwunife commenting on X: “Yoro has put in a world-class tackle and now he’s sprinting into the Liverpool area looking to get a winner. Breathless end to this.” The tackle highlighted Yoro’s sharp decision-making and flawless execution, further emphasizing why United prioritized his signing last summer despite previous injury concerns. The club invested £52 million to secure him, outbidding Real Madrid in the process.
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Rubin Amorim had earlier described Yoro as “very ambitious,” and his strong performance against Liverpool demonstrated why. Given his impactful display, Amorim might consider giving Yoro a starting spot in United’s upcoming match against Arsenal on Sunday.
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