Manchester United's Leny Yoro Receives France Call-Up
Leny Yoro, a defender for Manchester United, has been called up to the France national team for the first time, following Ibrahima Konaté's withdrawal due to a right-knee injury. France head coach Zinedine Zidane announced Yoro's inclusion on Thursday after Konaté experienced pain during training and underwent an MRI scan, which confirmed a minor sprain.
Consequently, Konaté has been released back to Real Madrid for further treatment and will miss the upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Türkiye on Friday at Kocaeli Stadium. Yoro, who previously participated with France’s Under-21 side, was initially set to join the Under-21 squad but will now have the chance to debut for the senior team.
His call-up is part of Zidane's strategy to blend established players with younger talent as he begins his tenure as France coach. Yoro joined Manchester United from Lille in 2024 and is among seven uncapped players Zidane has introduced in his first squad.
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