Two Manchester United players had to be substituted after suffering first-half blows to the head during the Premier League 2 defeat by Chelsea at Leigh Sports Village.
In front of watching United boss Michael Carrick and his coaching team, striker Chido Obi was treated on the pitch for five minutes after a clearance from visitors keeper Max Merrick struck him at full speed on the top of the head.
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The Denmark youth international was eventually able to walk slowly to the dressing rooms.
Later in the half, United skipper Sonny Aljofree clashed heads with Chelsea defender Justin Osagie.
Both players received treatment on the field but while Osagie continued, Alofree was replaced.
It led to an additional 14 minutes being played at the end of the opening period.
Referee Stuart Morland also had to be replaced at the break after picking up an injury.
An extra eight minutes were added on to the second half after further injuries, including one towards the end of the game for United’s England Under-17 international Bendito Mantato, which meant the home side finished with 10 men.
The injuries did not help United as first-half goals from Chelsea captain Shumaira Mheuka, his 21st of the season, and Leo Cardoso secured a victory for the Blues that took them top of the table.
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