Ayden Heaven has sent a message on social media after the Man United suffered an injury against Leicester City last weekend.
Manchester United centre-back Ayden Heaven has sent a message on social media after his injury blow against Leicester City.
The 18-year-old seemed uncomfortable at the start of the second half against Leicester last Sunday, with United leading 1-0 thanks to Rasmus Hojlund‘s first-half goal. The youngster tried to intercept the ball at the back post and fell just off the pitch.
Heaven was then stretchered off the field and replaced by Toby Collyer. It was a disappointing conclusion for the defender who has been a standout performer in central defence for Ruben Amorim‘s side since his move from Arsenal in the January transfer window.
While there is no clear timeline on when he could return to action, the teenager was seen leaving the King Power Stadium in a protective boot but without crutches. Heaven has now shown his support to Hojlund, who posted on Instagram after ending his 21-game goal drought last weekend.
“Yeah okay, might say I enjoyed that one,” Hojlund said. Heaven commented on the post: “Deserved,” followed by a red love heart emoji.
Sunday’s 3-0 victory in the East Midlands also saw Alejandro Garnacho score for the first time in 24 matches. Reds boss Amorim has since praised the pair for their response.
“It’s really important for him,” Amorim said of Hojlund’s first goal since December 12. “He’s doing the right things, he’s helping the team, he’s fighting for every ball and today he scored a very good goal; very important goal, especially at that moment in the game. I think he deserved that goal more than anybody.”
On Garnacho, he added: “He was really happy (to score), but the most important thing is the way he’s improving his game.
“He’s playing both sides, not just on the left. He’s sprinting back. These small things he’s doing quite well, and when you do the small things in that manner the good things are going to show, and he also deserved a goal today.”
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2025-03-21 08:51:58
