Overview
- On Sunday in Stockholm, Manchester United beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 and Leny Yoro, who started at right-back, told reporters the club must aim to win the Premier League.
- Yoro acknowledged a history of injuries that has interrupted his development and said staying fit in pre-season is vital if he is to establish himself as a regular.
- The 20-year-old said centre-back remains his preferred position but that he will play at right-back to help the team until full-back cover is strengthened.
- Michael Carrick begins his first full season after a strong interim spell that delivered third place last term, and United have only added a small number of players this summer.
- Transfer activity has been constrained by high asking prices and few outbound sales, with reported interest in Newcastle’s Lewis Hall unresolved and more pre-season matches, including PSG next, set to shape Carrick’s squad choices.