Manchester United's Leny Yoro Receives First Senior France Call-Up After Ibrahima Konaté Withdraws

Leny Yoro, the 20-year-old centre-back for Manchester United, has earned his first senior call-up to the France national team. The announcement came from the French Football Federation late, as Yoro replaces Real Madrid defender Ibrahima Konaté, who withdrew due to a minor right knee sprain.

Replacement Details and Squad Update

Konaté’s injury forced him out of the upcoming squad, opening the door for Yoro. Zidane, the France manager, included Yoro in the squad for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the former Lille OSC player. Before this, Yoro had been training with the France U21 team under Gérald Baticle at Clairefontaine.

Upcoming Matches and Opportunities

Yoro will now have the chance to demonstrate his talents during four Nations League fixtures, facing Turkey, Belgium, and Italy. Zidane has shown confidence in youth, with Yoro becoming the seventh player to debut under his management, joining the likes of Guillaume Restes, Jean Butez, Andy Diouf, Jérémy Jacquet, Lucas Da Cunha, and Estéban Lepaul.

• Player: Leny Yoro
• Age: 20
• Club: Manchester United
• Previous Club: Lille OSC
• Replaced: Ibrahima Konaté (Real Madrid)
• Reason for Replacement: Minor right knee sprain
• Upcoming Competitions: Nations League matches vs Turkey, Belgium, Italy
• France Manager: Zinédine Zidane
• France U21 Manager: Gérald Baticle