Manchester United midfielder Sekou Kone has been discharged from hospital after his horror head injury that led to a match being suspended.
United’s Under-21 side were in action against Tamworth in the National League Cup at the Lamb Ground on Wednesday night with play halted just before half-time.
Kone, 19, fell to the floor after a heavy collision with a member of the opposing team.
While he initially attempted to get back to his feet, he was instructed to stay down by United’s medical staff before being stretchered off wearing an oxygen mask.
The midfielder was immediately taken to hospital with United confirming their youngster was ‘conscious, stable and communicating’ in an update released late last night.
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United confirmed on Thursday afternoon Kone is now recovering from home having been discharged from hospital earlier in the day.
Kone is highly though of at United following his arrival at the club last summer, with the club seeing off competition from Premier League rivals Wolves and Crystal Palace to secure his services.
The midfielder was called into the senior squad by Ruben Amorim in January amid a spate of injuries, making the bench on a further two occasions.
Kone will be hopeful of making his senior debut this season.
While United have a shorter fixture schedule this season with no European football on offer, the club’s youngsters will be hopeful of some involvement in cup competitions with their Carabao Cup campaign up and running against Grimsby Town later this month.
Some young stars who have featured under Amorim are set to leave on loan before the transfer window closes, however.
Toby Collyer is closing in on a loan switch to West Brom while Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly leading the race to sign Harry Amass.
17-year-old Chido Obi is expected to stay in Manchester this season.
United begin their 2025-26 Premier League campaign on Sunday against Arsenal.