After being hurt in the home game against West Ham United, Yoro had to prove his fitness in order to play in Bilbao against Spurs. So it was a sign of his importance to the side that he started and performed well throughout, showing absolutely no nerves on the big stage.
Following the final, he missed the last-day win over Aston Villa and also the post-season tour to Asia.
It was encouraging to see him report back for pre-season and even more uplifting to be able to watch him in action during a couple of the training sessions at Carrington. There, Leny looked a million dollars – lean, strong and oozing composure and confidence.
Every United supporter will be hoping he is able to enjoy a full pre-season this time around and continue on the trajectory of becoming a top-class defender.
I’m willing to stick my neck out to say I think this will be a big season for the youngster, who is on the shortlist for the Golden Boy award.
He’ll hopefully be in peak condition when we being our league programme next month, again coming up against Arsenal.
But, first, it’s Leeds United in Stockholm on Saturday, when we’ll get a look at the Reds putting into practice what they have been working on at Carrington.
There is real competition for places in the backline and Leny will, no doubt, be determined to showcase his quality from the outset.
