"Rhys Bennett comes bounding into the media room at Manchester United's Carrington training ground bristling with energy, as you would expect of a 22-year-old professional footballer. Tall and confident, lean and physically fit - apart from a knee injury he is trying to recover from so he can complete a loan move to a League One club next month - defender Bennett offers a firm handshake and talks of his developing skill as a DJ."
"a heartbreaking message he posted on social media on 28 October. "Broken, devastated, just don't want to believe it's real," he said. "I love you in this life and the next." The message was to his father, David, who had taken his own life. Bennett wants to talk about the pain of those left behind, to encourage conversation and plead with those struggling with their mental health to choose a different path to the one his dad took."
""He was very hard working," says Bennett. "You grow up, especially as a son, and look up to your father. You want to be like him. "He gave me so much along the years, including my resilience and work ethic. The time him, my mum and family invested in me to fulfil my dream is something I'll be forever grateful for. They were always there for me, no matter what."
Rhys Bennett is a 22-year-old Manchester United defender recovering from a knee injury while pursuing a loan move to League One. He captained United's FA Youth Cup-winning team in 2022 and impressed during a loan at Fleetwood. On 28 October he posted a message expressing devastation after his father, David, took his own life. David worked hard, supported Rhys and daughter Megan, and helped instill resilience and a strong work ethic. Rhys speaks about the deep pain of bereavement, calls for open conversation about mental health, and pleads with those struggling to choose life and seek support.
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