Man United boss Ten Hag concerned by Kobbie Mainoo injury

HOUSTON, Texas — Manchester United are sweating on an injury suffered by Kobbie Mainoo after the midfielder was left on crutches and sporting a protecting boot following the 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid.

The 18-year-old was a shock inclusion within the group to face the Spanish giants at NRG Stadium on Wednesday however he lasted simply two minutes earlier than being substituted.

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Madrid ahead Rodrygo collided with Mainoo after being tripped by Casemiro and {the teenager} was seen sporting a plastic boot on his left foot as he left the stadium.

“You can never tell straight after a game, we have to wait for what it is,” Erik ten Hag stated when requested in regards to the injury after the sport.

“Hopefully he is not too bad and chances will come. I wanted to see what levels he could play against Arsenal, we were pleased with his performance, and I wanted to see if he could repeat that and set conclusions, now I have to wait for the diagnosis.”

United had been overwhelmed in Houston because of targets from Madrid’s new signings, Jude Bellingham and Joselu.

Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford had probabilities for United however Madrid had been by no means severely examined and deserved their victory.

“For us it was a bad start, straight away an injury for Kobbie Mainoo, he has to get off and then we straight away concede — offside, onside, it’s very difficult to see,” stated Ten Hag.

“Of course Real Madrid are a very good team, very good football players but we created some very good chances. We have to be more clinical and score goals from those situations.

“Overall, I’ve seen some good things and from this we all know we’re in the proper route towards a great opponent in a sophisticated system. I’m completely happy about it.”

One positive for Ten Hag was the performance of goalkeeper Andre Onana, who was handed his United debut following his move from Inter Milan.

The Cameroon international sat out the win over Arsenal in New Jersey on Saturday but started against Real Madrid and looked composed with the ball at his feet.

“I believe [Onana had] a great efficiency, strong,” said Ten Hag.

“Two excellent saves, so he was there within the second the group wanted him. He did his job, he built-in effectively in our group.”