Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt was left reeling after a brutal clash with Brentford's Kevin Schade toward the end of the first half in their highly anticipated match on Saturday.
The incident occurred when the two players came together in a battle for the ball, resulting in an unfortunate collision that left de Ligt with a bloodied head. The Dutch defender was immediately taken off the pitch for treatment, and his subsequent absence proved costly for the Red Devils.
As de Ligt was being tended to by the medical staff, Brentford capitalized on the numerical advantage, scoring a crucial goal that altered the dynamics of the game. The goal sparked chaos among the Manchester United players and coaching staff, who were left frustrated by the sudden turn of events.
De Ligt was later seen with a heavily bandaged head, raising concerns about the severity of his injury. Although the extent of the damage is still unknown, it's clear that the incident has dealt a significant blow to Manchester United's chances of securing a victory.
The match is still underway, but the injury to de Ligt has undoubtedly added an extra layer of complexity to the proceedings. As the two teams continue to battle it out on the pitch, the Red Devils will be hoping to overcome their defensive woes and mount a comeback.
The incident has sparked a heated debate among fans on social media, with many calling for increased safety measures to be implemented in the game to prevent such injuries from occurring in the future.
Manchester United is expected to issue an official statement on de Ligt's condition shortly, but for now, the team's main focus will be on salvaging a result from the match.