Man United star suffers worrying injury after being struck by the ball just SECONDS into Under 21s match as Michael Carrick watches on

Early Match Incident

Manchester United encountered a sudden injury concern during their Under 21s clash against Chelsea. The 18-year-old Denmark youth international, Chido Obi, began the game in a key role as the team’s forward line. In the opening moments, he sprinted to challenge Blues keeper Max Merrick, only to be struck by a powerful clearance.

As the crowd watched in silence, Obi collapsed on the turf, remaining flat for several minutes while medical personnel carefully examined his head injury. The young attacker eventually sat up, greeted by applause from the sidelines.

Despite the incident, Obi managed to walk off the pitch independently, though concerns lingered about his early exit. Under 21s coach Adam Lawrence opted to substitute him with Victor Musa, prioritizing caution over continued play. The decision followed a thorough evaluation of Obi’s condition, which had raised alarms among the coaching staff.

Second Half Setback

Compounding the issue, United’s captain Sonny Aljofree sustained a head injury moments before halftime. The young center back, who had been on loan at Notts County during the first half of the season, collided with Chelsea’s Justin Osagie. While Osagie continued without issue, Aljofree appeared visibly shaken, joining Obi in the dressing room for further assessment.