Manchester United are looking to book a place in the semi-finals of the Europa League, as Lyon visit Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim saw Manchester United lose 4-1 at Newcastle United on Sunday, but made his full focus absolutely clear.
Amorim talked about moving on and focusing on Thursday night, with the second leg of a Europa League quarter-final clash Lyon to come.
United drew 2-2 against Lyon last week as Andre Onana allowed two soft goals into the net over in France.
United are back at Old Trafford on Thursday night, though, and could set up a semi-final clash against Athletic Club or Rangers.
Leny Yoro on Anthony Martial
Lyon’s visit places a focus on the French players to have turned out for United in the past.
Eric Cantona and Paul Pogba spring to mind, but United will also have a French star in the starting XI tonight.
Leny Yoro is likely to feature in defence for United and scored his first goal for the club against Lyon last week.
Yoro’s development has been praised by Rio Ferdinand and the young centre back will be vital to any success against Lyon.
Yoro has now spoken to MUTV about the history of French players at United, with the defender asked to name his favourites.
The centre back went for Anthony Martial, who joined United from Monaco back in 2015 – when Yoro was just nine years old.
Yoro noted that Martial was a ‘really top, top, top player’ early on at United, highlighting his first game against Liverpool.
Martial scored a stunning solo goal on that day, clearly impressing Yoro as a young age.
“In my generation, I think when Anthony Martial came to the club… his first game, first years, he was a really top, top, top player,” said Yoro.
How Anthony Martial is faring away from Manchester United
United let Martial go last summer as the striker’s contact came to an end.
Martial spent nine years at Old Trafford but that early buzz certainly faded.
12 goals across his final four seasons meant Martial’s time at United fizzled out, leaving many to believe that he just didn’t fulfil his potential.
Now 29, Martial joined Greek side AEK Athens last summer as he made a rather shock move after leaving United.
Martial has hit nine goals in 22 games across all competitions this season, whilst also chipping in with two assists.
Martial played for both United and Lyon, so may well be watching Thursday’s game with real interest as his two former clubs battle for European success.
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