Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has defended Leny Yoro following criticism from pundit Thierry Henry over Yoro's reaction during United's match against Newcastle United. Henry's remarks were deemed unnecessary as Yoro, a 19-year-old centre back, was simply following defensive instincts. Ferdinand highlighted the challenges faced by young players at United due to a lack of experienced guidance in the team.
Ferdinand praised Yoro's willingness to learn from mistakes and improve his game, citing specific instances where he provided advice to the young defender. Yoro, in response to the criticism, shared a motivational message on his Instagram account. The incident sparked backlash from United fans, leading to the deletion of the controversial clip by Sky Sports. Ferdinand's support for Yoro underscores the difficulties faced by young players in a team lacking seasoned professionals to mentor them.