Manchester United's Under-21s to Face Tamworth on December 16
Manchester United's Under-21s will face Tamworth in a rearranged fixture on Tuesday, December 16, following the abandonment of the initial match due to a head injury sustained by midfielder Sekou Kone. The injury occurred in the first half of the National League Cup game at Tamworth, and Kone was taken to hospital for treatment. Despite the setback, Kone made a good recovery, and the fixture has now been rescheduled for the coming month.
Key Takeaways:
- The original fixture between Manchester United's Under-21s and Tamworth was abandoned due to a head injury sustained by Sekou Kone in the first half.
- Kone was taken to hospital for treatment and subsequently discharged after an overnight stay.
- The injury occurred inside his own box, and the youngster was taken off on a stretcher.
- The initial match was abandoned with neither side having scored at the time.
- The new fixture date is set for Tuesday, December 16, which will replace United's original opening group-stage game against Brackley.
- United's opening group-stage game against Brackley will now be played on Tuesday, September 16.
- Sekou Kone required overnight treatment at the hospital before being discharged and recovering at home.
- Tamworth was initially the opposition for United's Under-21s in the National League Cup.
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Sources:
- "Manchester United's game at Tamworth was abandoned close to the end of the first half. The tie was halted due to a head injury suffered by Reds midfielder Sekou Kone, inside his own box, and the youngster was taken off on a stretcher. We can confirm Sekou is conscious, stable and communicating with United's medical team."
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