Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images
Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images
Adam Lawrence’s Manchester United U21 side were back in action on Monday night, taking on Chelsea with the Premier League 2 title in sight.
With five league games left this season, Manchester United are still in the driving seat right now in the league title race, despite a defeat to Chelsea.
It was a game marred by injury, with United losing Chido Obi and Sonny Aljofree to injury during the game as Chelsea won 2-0.
Chido Obi playing against Fulham U21
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Chido Obi playing against Derby County in the FA Youth Cup
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Ultimately, the game was made very difficult for United inside 10 seconds when Obi’s head injury occurred, and from then on, the Red Devils were severely weakened.
You can follow along below for all the latest before, during, and after Monday’s game.
Substitution
OFF: Jackson
ON: Helafu
Another substitution was made due to a head injury for Jackson. Now, +14 minutes at the end of this half.
United close again
A series of events see United getting lots of joy at either side of Chelsea’s defence. Ultimately, Sharpe sees the goalkeeper deny him.
Victor Musa chance
Chelsea sloppy in possession gives United a chance as Musa runs through on goal, but can’t beat the goalkeeper, who is now holding his head and getting medical attention.
Substitution
ON: Musa
OFF: Obi
Right call by United, not worth a risk. Hopefully, he is okay and has a speedy recovery.
Chido Obi down injured
From the Chelsea kick-off, Obi presses really well and actually blocks the Chelsea goalkeeper’s attempted long ball from kick-off. However, it catches him on the head, and he has been down receiving attention.
Obi looking for another standout game
After scoring four last week, Obi will be keen to impress equally this time out against better opposition.
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Manchester United confirmed XI
Murdock; Jackson, Aljofree, Kukonki, Leon; T. Fletcher, McAllister, Fitzgerald; Moorhouse, Sharpe, Obi.