Mason Mount earned widespread praise for his response to Manchester United team-mate Leny Yoro’s difficult afternoon at Selhurst Park, after the young defender conceded a penalty in the club’s 2–1 comeback win over Crystal Palace.
Yoro, whose foul on Jean-Philippe Mateta handed the hosts their opening goal from the spot, was substituted before the hour mark following a challenging first-half display.
Yet it was Mount’s support for the 20-year-old after full time that drew most attention online.
United trailed at the interval but produced a far more assertive second half under Ruben Amorim, turning the match around through goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Mount.
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Though the midfielder’s finish proved decisive, social media discussion quickly centred on his treatment of Yoro after the final whistle.
Broadcast footage showed Mount putting an arm around the defender and walking with him towards the away end, seemingly offering encouragement after a difficult outing.
Supporters applauded the gesture. One fan wrote: “Captain MM7.”
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Another said: “Good on Mount, Yoro is young and this will be part of his growth. But he still needs support.”
A third posted: “BIG UP to Mason Mount for this after the game btw. Yoro is going through a tough patch that all young stars go through, but he’s an incredible talent and I’m glad to see the others helping him.”
A further comment read: “This is great from Mason Mount after the game supporting Leny Yoro who is having a tough time at the moment.”
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Mason Mount earnt praise from Manchester United defenders for the way he treated Leny Yoro
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Yoro’s mistake attracted scrutiny during the half-time analysis on TNT Sports, with Joe Cole and Peter Crouch highlighting the defender’s positioning in the build-up to the penalty.
Cole said: “It’s just so clumsy. He’s got the wrong side of him. You’ve got to sort your feet out, he’s tripped over his own feet.
"It’s really clumsy and he needs to learn that, in the Premier League, you’ll get punished.”
The youngster has been heavily involved since joining United and, despite flashes of his prodigious ability, has endured a demanding run of fixtures in recent weeks.
Amorim, who has repeatedly stressed the need for patience with younger players, substituted him shortly after Palace’s opener in an effort to stabilise the defence.
Mount’s intervention, however, ensured the post-match narrative was not solely defined by Yoro’s error.
Man United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 following goals from Mason Mount and Joshua Zirkzee | GETTYThe midfielder, who has battled injuries and inconsistency since arriving at Old Trafford, has begun to re-establish himself in the side and delivered one of his most assured performances of the season.
His composed finish to secure the victory, combined with his visible leadership off the pitch, drew particular approval from supporters who have called for greater senior influence within the squad.
United’s win lifted some pressure after a difficult run, with Amorim emphasising the significance of the second-half response.
The Red Devils are next in action against West Ham on Thursday night (8pm).