Kone fractured eye socket in clash that led to abandoned match

Manchester United youngster Sekou Kone fractured his eye socket in a collision at Tamworth last week that led to the National League Cup tie being abandoned.

Kone had to be stretchered off after suffering a heavy blow to the head as he tried to clear a first-half corner.

The match was called off after Kone had received lengthy on-field treatment. He spent the night in hospital but returned to Manchester on Thursday morning.

It is not known when the Mali born player will be fit to return but initially it is almost certain it will require him to wear a mask.