Leny Yoro confident Man Utd are in a more positive place ahead of Spurs reunion

Leny Yoro feels Manchester United have moved on from his “tough” and “emotional” first campaign at the club as Ruben Amorim’s side prepare to face Europa League final foes Tottenham.

There was much excitement when the talented defender joined the Red Devils from Lille in a deal potentially rising to 70million euros (£58.9m) in July 2024, but things went awry within a fortnight.

Yoro required surgery on a metatarsal injury sustained in just his second pre-season appearance and Erik ten Hag had been sacked as United manager by the time he finally made his debut in December.

The defender would end up making 32 appearances in a campaign to forget, but the pitiful Premier League finish and Europa League final loss is in the rearview mirror thanks to a recent upturn under Amorim.

“I think everyone knows last season was a really emotional season,,” Yoro, 19, said. “Not even for the coach, for everyone.

“It was tough for us to sometimes face the games, face training. So everyone was emotional. I think this year is different.

“We didn’t have the Champions League (this season), but if you can take the good way of this, we have more time to train, we have more freedom in our head.

“The coach is not different than last year, it’s just the result that is different. And every footballer knows when you win on the day, you have a really perfect week after.

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