Everyone connected with Manchester United is hoping for good news on Ayden Heaven, after the 18-year-old defender was stretchered off during Sunday’s 3-0 win over Leicester City.
Manchester United beat Leicester City 3-0 to climb up the Premier League and will now aim to finish the season in the top half of the table.
Rasmus Hojlund scored for the first time since his brace against Viktoria Plzen on December 12 – to end a 22-game wait. It was a relief to see the young striker end his goal drought and it should give him a boost in confidence.
To make it 2-0, Alejandro Garnacho ended a four-month wait for a goal. The 20-year-old has not found the net since he scored against Bodo Glimt in the Europa League.
Bruno Fernandes sealed the win before stoppage time with the pick of the bunch.
United won convincingly but the match didn’t end without any setbacks for the Reds.
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Andy Mitten shares Ayden Heaven injury update
One of the biggest highlights of the first half, along with Hojlund’s goal, was Ayden Heaven’s performance at centre-back.
The 18-year-old stopped everything Leicester City threw his way.
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It was devastating to see Heaven forced off with a stretcher at the beginning of the second half, after attempting to intercept a ball.
Heaven is expected to underway tests in the coming days to determine the extent of his injury.
United We Stand editor Andy Mitten spotted Heaven walking out of the King Power Stadium on Sunday night, with his foot in a brace.
It’s surely a positive that Heaven can leave the stadium by foot and didn’t require crutches.
Amorim already had a shortage of defensive options but he may need to call upon Noussair Mazraoui at centre-back for the foreseeable future.
United’s head coach has not given any specific return date for Harry Maguire, while Lisandro Martinez has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Manchester United defensive injuries add up
United’s injury list has grown again.
Heaven joins Maguire, Martinez and Leny Yoro in the injury room and Amorim has yet to reveal when those problems are going to ease.
Player Injury
Lisandro Martinez Knee
Luke Shaw Calf/shin/heel
Leny Yoro Ankle/foot
Harry Maguire Other
Jonny Evans Lower back
Ayden Heaven Foot
Manchester United defenders out injured
The international break comes at a good time for United because it gives the United first-team squad time to rest and recharge.
Amorim will want to avoid more injuries to any of his international stars during the break.