Manchester United under-21 match abandoned after injury to Sekou Kone
Briefly

The Under-21s' National League Cup match at Tamworth was abandoned after midfielder Sekou Kone sustained a head injury while defending a corner. Kone received treatment on the pitch for approximately 15 minutes before being carried off on a stretcher. The game, which was tied at 0-0, was suspended after half-time due to the injury. Manchester United reported Kone is conscious and stable, taken to the hospital for precautionary examination. Tamworth expressed sympathy for the situation, wishing a speedy recovery for Kone and safe travels for fans and staff.
Sekou Kone went down as a result of a clash of heads while defending a corner during the match, leading to a lengthy treatment on the pitch.
The game was suspended after Kone, a 19-year-old Mali youth international, was carried off on a stretcher with a mask on his face.
Manchester United confirmed Sekou Kone is conscious, stable, and has been taken to the hospital for precautionary checks.
Tamworth's official statement expressed sympathy for the situation, wishing safe travels to all fans and a speedy recovery for Sekou Kone.
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