Thierry Henry has come under fire from Manchester United fans for his sharp criticism of young defender Leny Yoro after the club’s 4-1 defeat to Newcastle at St James’ Park. The analysis, which aired on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, saw Henry and co-pundit Jamie Carragher dissecting the match, with Henry accusing the 19-year-old Yoro of lacking desire and failing to defend properly.
Social Media Outrage Over Henry’s Analysis
The backlash was swift on social media, where many fans found Henry’s remarks about Yoro uncomfortable and “borderline embarrassing.” One user noted that Henry had previously praised Yoro, highlighting how the teenager’s performance was now being unfairly criticized. Many pointed out that the criticism seemed excessive for a 19-year-old player, and that it would have been handled differently if Yoro played for a smaller club like Fulham or Crystal Palace.
Carragher Joins the Controversy, Deletes Social Media Posts
Carragher also weighed in on the analysis, making a comparison between Manchester United’s performance and a group of “under-five young kids.” However, his involvement in the controversy didn’t stop there. Carragher reportedly posted four weeping emojis in response to Henry’s remarks on social media, but later deleted the post. Both the Sky Sports clip and Carragher’s comment were eventually removed, further fueling the backlash.
Fans Defend Yoro and Call for More Respectful Punditry
As the social media debate continued, several fans criticized the pundits for what they viewed as sensationalist and unfair treatment of the young player. Many called out the punditry on Sky Sports as “poor” and accused the analysts of trying to “bully” a teenager, pointing out that such criticism was unwarranted given the circumstances.
