Sekou Kone training at Carrington in November 2025
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Man United’s high-profile loanees, Sekou Kone and Chido Obi, were involved in two high-scoring games, in different circumstances.
Sekou Kone made his return from a suspension in Lausanne’s 4-5 loss at home against FC Thun, while Chido Obi’s Willem II got battered 7-0 by PSV.
16 goals in two games, both of them with the Man Utd loanee ending up on the losing side, but there were positives and negatives.
Here’s all you need to know about the two most exciting youngsters on loan from Old Trafford.
Sekou Kone returns in Lausanne’s 4-5 loss
Before his suspension, Sekou Kone was absolutely flying for Lausanne, sparking some of their major wins in the league and standing out in each game.
Therefore, it wasn’t a surprise when Kone was recalled straight back into action against FC Thun.
Kone didn’t disappoint after coming off the bench in the 87th minute, and despite being on the pitch for just seven minutes, he made a mark.
In just seven minutes (including injury time), Kone had seven touches of the ball, four of which were in the opposition box, while also completing two dribbles.
With one tackle, one recovery, and winning three out of four ground duels, Kone reminded Lausanne of his qualities and showed no signs of ring rust.
It won’t be a surprise to see him start right away in the next game, an away game against Grasshopper, as Lausanne are in desperate need of quality in midfield.
The same can’t be said for Chido Obi…
Chido Obi suffers a 7-0 thrashing
Obi’s loan spell at Willem II continues to go from bad to worse, as the youngster didn’t come off the bench again and saw his side ship seven goals without reply.
Obi played just 24 minutes off the bench against a second-division Dutch side last time out, but was back to being an unused sub in the league.
PSV were always going to be the heavy favourites against basement dwellers Willem II, but United would have expected exactly these kinds of games to get Obi used to senior football.
Instead, the Dutchman is sitting on the sidelines, watching games pass him by, wondering what it would take for him to get a chance despite the team losing.
It’s a wasted season for one of the most exciting youngsters in the Man Utd ranks. Another young talent failed by the club.