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Manchester United teen Sekou Kone is anticipated to return to aggressive motion in just a few weeks, as his damage will not be thought-about to be too severe.
United warded off important competitors in the summertime to land Kone from Malian facet Guidars FC, in a deal price round £1million.
The Pink Devils closely scouted Kone after first taking discover of him in November, on the Beneath-17 World Cup in Indonesia.
Kone performed a key position for Mali as they beat Argentina to complete in third place within the competitors. A report lined by The Peoples Particular person relayed that Kone can be fast-tracked into the United senior workforce.
Nevertheless, in the meanwhile, United are keen to offer him ample time to adapt to life in a brand new nation, the place the calls for of the sport are utterly totally different from what he was accustomed to.
Kone made his first begin for the Beneath-21s towards Huddersfield City within the EFL Trophy final week. Nevertheless, his participation was minimize quick after simply 40 minutes of play, as he needed to be taken off with an damage.
After the ultimate whistle, the 18-year-old was spotted leaving the stadium on crutches whereas sporting a protecting boot on his proper foot.
This sparked fears amongst followers that his damage might be extreme however it seems that this isn’t the case.
In line with Steven Railston of Manchester Evening News, “Sekou Kone’s damage will not be severe and he might return to a pitch in a matter of weeks for Manchester United.”
“His damage will not be considered a significant difficulty and he’s anticipated to return in a matter of weeks, not months, though the membership will proceed to deal with him fastidiously as he settles in Manchester.”
“Sources have reiterated persistence can be key with Kone.”
In the course of the match vs. Huddersfield, Kone confirmed flashes of his brilliance and unimaginable expertise, particularly on the ball. Nevertheless, it was additionally clear that there’s nonetheless so much to enhance on and refine in his sport earlier than he’s prepared for first-team soccer.
United return to Premier League motion on Sunday once they journey to Portman Street to face Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich City.
