Rio Ferdinand has warned Leny Yoro that he is 'picking too many fights' against 'stronger players' as he urged the Man United defender to be smarter on the pitch. 'Leny Yoro right now is trying to fight too many fights in a game when physically he's not starting at the same place,' the former England defender said on his Rio Ferdinand Presents show. Rio Ferdinand says Leny Yoro that he is 'picking too many fights' against 'stronger players'Yoro has returned to the Man United starting XI under interim boss Michael Carrick recently'If you've got a 60-40 in your favour, then you go all in. When you're in a 50-50 or 40-60 (in the attacker's favour), if you're not physically dominant - like Leny Yoro right now - you pick your punches. Speaking after United's 1-1 draw away to West Ham last month, the interim United boss said: 'Credit to Leny.

Source: Metro March 10, 2026 17:06 UTC