Manchester United are supporting Victor Lindelof and his household soon after their household was broken into for the duration of Wednesday’s Leading League match versus Brentford.
The Sweden intercontinental played the entirety of the 3-1 win, with spouse Maja Nilsson Lindelof declaring she hid in a area with her little ones prior to the intruders entered the household.
A United assertion go through: “We can validate that a break-in occurred at Victor Lindelof’s property during the absent match in opposition to Brentford.
“His family members, who were at house at the time, were being unharmed but evidently shaken. This was a distressing practical experience for them, and for Victor when he learned of it immediately after the recreation, and the club is giving them with our total guidance.
“We inspire anyone with information and facts about the crime to get hold of the police.”
In an Instagram tale, Lindelof’s wife Maja said: “During Victor’s activity this Wednesday night time we had a crack-in at our house in Manchester.
“I was property alone with the two young children but we managed to cover and lock ourselves in a home right before they entered our household.
“We are Ok below the situations but it was naturally a extremely traumatic and scary second for both of those and my tiny children.
“We are now in Sweden and are spending some time off with our households.”
Ralf Rangnick, United’s interim manager, confirmed Lindelof will not be concerned versus West Ham on Saturday in purchase to be with his spouse and children.
“I spoke with him at duration on our flight back again home from London and also this early morning we spoke for about 20 minutes, 25 minutes,” the German reported.
“He informed me what experienced basically happened and that this was truly a traumatic celebration, in particular for his wife and even the three-year-previous son.
“He stated to me that he correct now requires to keep at dwelling. He doesn’t want to depart his spouse and his household on their personal, which I can totally understand remaining a father of two youngsters myself.
“We agreed that he will not be education currently and also not be on duty tomorrow for the game.”
Sancho uncertain for West Ham clash
Jadon Sancho may possibly also be lacking in opposition to West Ham obtaining been provided compassionate depart pursuing the death of a relatives member.
“He didn’t practice yesterday (Thursday) since he nonetheless questioned us to be equipped not to train since he attended that funeral on Wednesday,” Rangnick claimed.
“It still afflicted him fairly a large amount. He will be anticipated back to teaching this afternoon at a few o’clock, but appropriate now it really is not sure if he will be readily available for the match tomorrow.
“It was an essential member of the relatives, someone he was pretty near to all his existence, hence I have to hold out and see, discuss to him right before coaching and after training and then consider the selection if he will be offered for tomorrow.”
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