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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Sekou Kone health update issued after Man Utd star, 19, spent night in hospital as worrying scenes saw match abandoned
THE Manchester United star who suffered a worrying head injury has been discharged from hospital. Sekou Kone, 19, was playing for the Red Devils' Under-21s side on Wednesday night. 3 Sekou Kone was treated in hospital after a horror clash of heads in the National League Cup 3 The Manchester United youngster has been discharged and returned home to continue his recovery Credit: Getty Advertisement But just before half-time away at Tamworth in the National League Cup, he went down in troubling scenes. Kone headed the ball away at a corner but clashed heads and fell to the floor. After initially getting up, United medics told him to stay down so he could be assessed. And Kone was taken off the field on a stretcher with a mask over his face before being transported to hospital in an ambulance. Advertisement The match was abandoned because there was a delay in sourcing a required replacement ambulance needed at Tamworth's stadium for the game to continue. United confirmed last night Kone was "conscious, stable and communicating with United's medical team". And now BBC Sport report that he has left hospital. Reporter Simon Stone tweeted on Thursday afternoon: "Kone was discharged from hospital early this morning and continues to recover at home in Manchester." Advertisement The positive health update prompted a wave of replies from concerned fans. One said: "Thank goodness! Great work by the medical team to ensure he was safe and got the care he needed. Great to hear he is doing okay." Wayne Rooney makes Premier League 2025/26 season predictions but his Man Utd tip leaves pundits shocked Another wrote: "Safe recovery Kone." Kone is a highly-rated star who joined United a year ago in a deal worth £1million from boyhood club Guidars. The Malian wonderkid has been dubbed the "next Yaya Toure". Advertisement Kone came to United's attention after impressing at the 2023 U17 World Cup as his nation came third. He is yet to make his senior debut for the Red Devils, but he played 14 times for the U21s last season.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Sekou Kone health update issued after Man Utd star, 19, spent night in hospital as worrying scenes saw match abandoned
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Manchester United star who suffered a worrying head injury has been discharged from hospital. Sekou Kone, 19, was playing for the Red Devils' Under-21s side on Wednesday night. 3 Sekou Kone was treated in hospital after a horror clash of heads in the National League Cup 3 The Manchester United youngster has been discharged and returned home to continue his recovery Credit: Getty But just before half-time away at Tamworth in the National League Cup, he went down in troubling scenes. Kone headed the ball away at a corner but clashed heads and fell to the floor. After initially getting up, United medics told him to stay down so he could be assessed. And Kone was taken off the field on a stretcher with a mask over his face before being transported to hospital in an ambulance. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL Roo what? Wayne Rooney makes Premier League 2025/26 predictions with shock Man Utd tip The match was abandoned because there was a delay in sourcing a required replacement ambulance needed at Tamworth's stadium for the game to continue. United confirmed last night Kone was "conscious, stable and communicating with United's medical team". And now BBC Sport report that he has left hospital. Reporter Simon Stone tweeted on Thursday afternoon: "Kone was discharged from hospital early this morning and continues to recover at home in Manchester." The positive health update prompted a wave of replies from concerned fans. One said: "Thank goodness! Great work by the medical team to ensure he was safe and got the care he needed. Great to hear he is doing okay." Wayne Rooney makes Premier League 2025/26 season predictions but his Man Utd tip leaves pundits shocked Another wrote: "Safe recovery Kone." Kone is a highly-rated star who joined United a year ago in a deal worth £1million from boyhood club Guidars. The Malian wonderkid has been dubbed the "next Yaya Toure". Kone came to United's attention after impressing at the 2023 U17 World Cup as his nation came third. He is yet to make his senior debut for the Red Devils, but he played 14 times for the U21s last season.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Sekou Kone health update issued after Man Utd star, 19, spent night in hospital as worrying scenes saw match abandoned
THE Manchester United star who suffered a worrying head injury has been discharged from hospital. Sekou Kone, 19, was playing for the Red Devils' Under-21s side on Wednesday night. 2 2 But just before half-time away at Tamworth in the National League Cup, he went down in troubling scenes. Kone headed the ball away at a corner but clashed heads and fell to the floor. After initially getting up, United medics told him to stay down so he could be assessed. And Kone was taken off the field on a stretcher with a mask over his face before being transported to hospital in an ambulance. The match was abandoned because there was a delay in sourcing a required replacement ambulance needed at Tamworth's stadium for the game to continue. United confirmed last night Kone was "conscious, stable and communicating with United's medical team". And now BBC Sport report that he has left hospital. Reporter Simon Stone tweeted on Thursday afternoon: "Kone was discharged from hospital early this morning and continues to recover at home in Manchester." The positive health update prompted a wave of replies from concerned fans. One said: "Thank goodness! Great work by the medical team to ensure he was safe and got the care he needed. Great to hear he is doing okay." Another wrote: "Safe recovery Kone." Kone is a highly-rated star who joined United a year ago in a deal worth £1million from boyhood club Guidars. The Malian wonderkid has been dubbed the "next Yaya Toure". Kone came to United's attention after impressing at the 2023 U17 World Cup as his nation came third. He is yet to make his senior debut for the Red Devils, but he played 14 times for the U21s last season.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd deliver Sekou Kone update after young star's head injury sees match abandoned
Manchester United's U21 side saw their game at Tamworth called off due to a head injury to Sekou Kone but the teenager is now stable after receiving treatment and requiring an ambulance Manchester United have confirmed that Sekou Kone is "conscious, stable and communicating" after his serious head injury led to their National League Cup game at Tamworth being abandoned before half-time. The U21 side were playing at the Lamb Ground on Wednesday night but Kone suffered a serious injury following a clash of heads with an opponent in his own box. It led to Kone receiving treatment on the pitch for around 15 minutes. The 19-year-old, who is a Mali youth international, had to be taken off on a stretcher with a mask placed on his face. An announcement later came that the match had been called off. The game was initially suspended before it was abandoned completely. Reports suggested that the teams were originally waiting for a replacement ambulance to arrive at the stadium before a restart could take place. United though issued a positive update as they said in a statement: "We can confirm Sekou is conscious, stable and communicating with United's medical team. He has been taken to hospital, as a precaution, for further checks. Everybody at the club wishes him a speedy recovery." A statement on Tamworth's social media account said: 'Due to the medical situation, we are forced to abandon tonight's fixture, details will be revealed in due course. We would like to wish safe travels to all the Man United fans, staff and players. We especially wish Sékou Koné a speedy recovery.' Kone, who joined from Malian club Guidars FC for around £1million a year ago, was part of the United squad that travelled to the United States this summer for their pre-season tour. The teenager was joined by goalkeepers Dermot Mee and Will Murdock, defenders Tyler Fredricson and Ayden Heaven, midfielders Toby Collyer and Jack Fletcher, and forwards Bendito Mantato, Chido Obi and Ethan Williams. The young midfielder has yet to feature in a competitive fixture for the United senior side but came on as a substitute against ASEAN All Stars and Hong Kong. Kone has been named on the bench by Ruben Amorim in the past - including in the Premier League against Tottenham in February and after that against Everton. United are though to be interested in securing a loan for the youngster to further his development. United get their Premier League season underway this Sunday against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Manchester United match abandoned after midfielder suffers head injury
Manchester United Under-21s' National League Cup tie was abandoned after an injury to midfielder Sekou Kone. The fixture against National League side Tamworth was suspended after the 19-year-old Mali youth international went down after a clash of heads as he helped to defend a corner. He was treated on the pitch for around 15 minutes and after the half-time whistle had been blown, was carried off on a stretcher and it was later announced that the game had been abandoned with the score at 0-0. A statement from Manchester United read: '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. 'He has been taken to hospital, as a precaution, for further checks. 'Everybody at the club wishes him a speedy recovery.' A statement on Tamworth's official X account said: 'Due to the medical situation, we are forced to abandon tonight's fixture, details will be revealed in due course. 'We would like to wish safe travels to all the Man United fans, staff and players. We especially wish Sekou Kone a speedy recovery.' Manchester United's senior side will travel to League Two Grimsby in the Carabao Cup second round after the draw was made on Tuesday night. The 2023 winners will head for Blundell Park during the week beginning August 25 after being paired with the Mariners in Wednesday night's draw, in which they were the last team team out of the hat.
