Leny Yoro has responded after facing criticism from Thierry Henry during a segment on Monday Night Football.
During Sky Sports analysis, Arsenal legend Henry criticized Yoro for looking towards the linesman after Harvey Barnes` second goal in Newcastle`s 4-1 victory over Manchester United on Sunday.
Henry said he had "never seen that before" and imitated the young player`s glance at the official live on Sky Sports.
A video of the analysis shared on Sky Sports Premier League`s X account led to widespread criticism of Henry for his analysis being called "nonsense" and "pathetic".
Sky Sports has since removed the video.
Now, Manchester United centre-back Yoro has posted on social media for the first time since the controversy.
The French teenager posted a photo of himself looking sad after the Newcastle defeat on Instagram, along with a bible verse.
It read: "Do not be anxious about anything, but always ask God for what you need. And when you pray, ask for it with thanksgiving. Philippians 4:6."
Manchester United fans defended their £52million summer signing, accusing Henry of "bullying" the 19-year-old.
One fan wrote: "Criticizing a youngster and being performative just to become a viral meme is pathetic."
Another added: "I like Henry, but this is nonsense. Singling out a young centre back for a cheap joke. If Yoro played for Fulham or Palace, they wouldn`t consider this 'analysis'."
A third commented: "Thierry Henry`s criticism of Leny Yoro is completely unjustified. He's a young player learning. This 'analysis' is lazy and unhelpful."
Henry questioned Yoro`s reaction to the goal, saying: "Look at Yoro and what he is asking for. I don`t know why… I don`t know what he is looking at.
"You`re looking at the linesman to see if he will bail you out… for what, I don`t know. Did he think it was offside? I don`t know.
"We all know it`s a goal. What are you looking at? I`ve never seen that before. We all know it`s a goal."
Despite the video being removed, a photo of Henry imitating Yoro`s glance is still on Sky Sports Premier League`s X page with the caption: "When you hear someone open a packet of crisps".
