Yoro tells of Amorim's strict routine including his Whatsapp group messages

Leny Yoro has lifted the lid on Ruben Amorim’s strict approach at Manchester United and revealed how the head coach has set up a WhatsApp group to help his defenders prepare for games.

The 19-year-old centre-back, who joined United for £52 million in the summer, has endured a challenging debut season due to injury setbacks.

However, speaking to Rio Ferdinand on the Rio Ferdinand Presents Podcast, Yoro explained how Amorim’s methods are helping him adapt to the Premier League.

“I have a good relationship with Ruben Amorim. I just try to do what he asks me to do,” Yoro said.

“He’s big on communication because he played at a top level. He knows how it feels when you’re not playing or when you have a bad game. He understands how to speak with you, and that’s really important for me.”

Despite Amorim’s understanding nature, Yoro emphasized the intensity of training sessions under the Portuguese coach.

“Training is really tough, but it’s important. For him, training is everything because you play the game like you train,” Yoro added.

“The most important thing is to be really good in training. If you’re not working hard or if you’re lazy, he won’t like you – he’ll kill you! It’s normal because, yeah, you play like you train.”

Amorim also enforces strict discipline off the pitch, ensuring his players maintain punctuality and professionalism.

“He’s really strict because, to win games and trophies, you need to be disciplined off the pitch as well. You need to be on time, focused, and committed.”

Yoro also revealed that United’s defenders are part of a WhatsApp group where they receive video analysis of opposition strikers ahead of matches.

“We have a WhatsApp group for all the defenders. They send us clips of the strikers we’re about to face—their movements, their runs.”

“I have one person who compiles a lot of clips for me, so I can study the striker’s intelligence—how they press, how they move. It helps me understand the game better.”

Yoro admitted that he has felt the pressure of his £52m price tag, particularly due to the spotlight on social media.

“When I go anywhere, I feel like everybody is talking about my transfer fee and expectations.”

“But my safe place is the training ground. When I’m there with my teammates, I forget everything and just focus on football.”

To manage external noise, Yoro avoids searching his name on social media.

“I don’t look up my name on Twitter or Instagram. Even if it’s good news, I try not to see it. If it’s good, maybe my confidence grows a little. But if it’s bad, I can’t change anything, so it doesn’t affect me.”

Despite the scrutiny and challenges of his debut season, Yoro remains focused on developing under Amorim’s guidance and proving himself in Manchester United’s defense.