Manchester United youngster Chido Obi faces head injury concern in clash with Chelsea U-21

Manchester United U-21 forward Chido Obi endured a worrying head injury just seconds into his side’s clash with Chelsea U-21s, forcing him off before the game had even settled.

The 18-year-old was struck on the head by a powerful clearance from Chelsea goalkeeper Max Merrick only ten seconds after kick-off, immediately collapsing to the ground.

Medical staff rushed onto the pitch and treated Obi for more than five minutes as players and fans watched on anxiously. He was carefully helped to his feet and substituted in the sixth minute as a precaution, receiving warm applause from the crowd as he made his way off.

Obi headed straight down the tunnel, with United staff, including Lawrence, checking on his condition before Musa was introduced as his replacement. The incident cast a shadow over the early stages of the match and underlined the increasing focus on player welfare and head injuries at all levels of the game.

Supporters later shared messages of support for the highly rated youngster, wishing him a swift and full recovery after the frightening moment.
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