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Manchester United have delivered an update on midfielder Sekou Kone after the teenager suffered a head injury that forced their U21 National League Cup match at Tamworth to be abandoned.
The 19-year-old Mali youth international is now "conscious, stable and communicating" with the club's medical team, United said.
The incident occurred during the first half at Tamworth's Lamb Ground on Wednesday night when Kone clashed heads with an opponent while defending in his own box.
He received treatment on the pitch for around 15 minutes before being taken off on a stretcher with a mask placed on his face.
"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," United said in a statement.
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 joined Manchester United from Malian club Guidars FC for around £1 million a year ago. He was part of the squad that travelled to the US this summer for the club's pre-season tour.
Sources used: "The Mirror", "Daily Star" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
