“It’s sad to think of the way he used to train.”
“Manchester United winger Anthony, 24, was spotted picking up his crutches after the match against Fenerbahce SK,” the British publication Tribuna reported on Friday (June 25).
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Fenerbahce in the third leg of the UEFA Europa League League phase of the 2024-2025 season at the Shkri Sarajolu Stadium in Turkkiye Istanbul at 4 a.m. on Friday.
United took the lead in the 15th minute through Christian Eriksen, but Fenerbahçe’s Yusuf Ennesiri equalized with a header four minutes into the second half to level the match. United held on to the lead at halftime, but Fenerbahce took the initiative in the second half and continued to attack.
Notably, Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho was sent off in the 12th minute of the second half for arguing with the referee after Osai Samuel was brought down inside the penalty box and the referee failed to award a penalty. United then had several chances to score, 토토사이트 but were unable to capitalize and the game ended 1-1 with no further goals.
Looking to win the game,
United made a change in the 28th minute of the second half, bringing on Anthony for Marcus Rashford. Anthony had nine touches of the ball and one chance created. However, he didn’t play until the end of the game. He was eventually replaced by Ahmad Diallo in the 44th minute of the second half. Anthony was taken off the field on a stretcher, unable to walk.
“After the match, Anthony was seen walking off the field on crutches, his left leg wrapped in a cast,” Tribuna said.
Coach Eric ten Haag expressed his sadness. “It’s unfortunate,” he sighed.
“I feel compassion for him because of how hard he worked on the training ground, his performance was good enough for him to play. It’s really sad that he had to leave the field so soon,” he said.
“I hope the injury is not too serious. We’ll know the results of the tests in 24 hours,” he added.