Manchester United’s head coach, Ruben Amorim, expressed his hope that Ayden Heaven’s injury is not too serious after the young defender had to be stretchered off during their 3-0 victory over Leicester City. Amorim mentioned the need for further evaluation of the 18-year-old player’s condition, stating that they will assess him throughout the week to determine the extent of the injury. Despite Heaven’s solid performance in the first half, he suffered a collision with Leicester’s striker, Patson Daka, early in the second half, leading to his substitution. This injury comes at an unfortunate time for Heaven, as he had just started gaining more trust in the team after impressive displays in recent matches, including against Arsenal and Real Sociedad. The match against Leicester was his Premier League debut as a starter. Manchester United is currently facing a defensive crisis, with several key players like Jonny Evans, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, and Leny Yoro out with injuries. Amorim had to make significant changes in the backline due to the absence of Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu and Luke Shaw. Despite the challenges, Amorim praised Heaven’s potential and performance, hoping for his swift recovery and return to the pitch.
