Manchester United Under-21s’ National League Cup tie at Tamworth was abandoned because of an injury to the midfielder Sékou Koné.
The Group A game at the Lamb Ground on Wednesday night was suspended after Koné went down as a result of a clash of heads as he helped to defend a corner.
Koné was treated on the pitch for around 15 minutes and after the half-time whistle had been blown, the 19-year-old Mali youth international was carried off on a stretcher with a mask placed on his face. It was later announced that the game had been abandoned with the score at 0-0.
Manchester Evening News reported that a replacement ambulance was needed and the delay forced the fixture to be called off.
United issued an update on Koné’s condition, saying in a statement: “We can confirm Sékou is conscious, stable and communicating with United’s medical team. He has been taken to hospital, as a precaution, for further checks.”
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 Sékou Koné a speedy recovery.”
