Manchester United’s early plans may already be shifting at Old Trafford, as Leny Yoro has been asked to warm up barely 19 minutes into the first half, prompting immediate reaction from fans inside the stadium and online.
With the match still locked at 0-0, many supporters were stunned to see the 19-year-old defender preparing on the touchline so early — a clear indication that Ayden Heaven, who replaced the injured Matthijs de Ligt in today’s starting XI, is struggling to settle.
Heaven, making his first Premier League start, has looked nervy in the opening stages, and Amorim’s coaching staff have wasted no time signaling a possible change.
The sight of Yoro warming up this soon has sparked concern among supporters, with several expressing surprise at how quickly the bench was turned to.
For now, Heaven remains on the pitch, but the early move hints at Amorim’s readiness to act if defensive stability does not improve.
Manchester United XI vs West Ham
Lammens; Mazraoui, Heaven, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes (c), Dalot; Mbeumo, Cunha; Zirkzee.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Dorgu, Malacia, Martinez, Yoro, Mount, Mainoo, Ugarte, Lacey.
More updates to follow as the situation develops at Old Trafford.
