(Reuters) – Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof will spend time with his family and never play in Saturday’s Premier League recreation towards West Ham United after a break-in whereas his spouse and children have been at residence, supervisor Ralf Rangnick mentioned on Friday.
Lindelof’s spouse Maja Nilsson wrote on Instagram that she was compelled to lock herself in a room with their two kids when burglars entered their home whereas the Swedish defender was taking part in in Wednesday’s 3-1 win away at Brentford.
She mentioned it was a “very traumatic and scary second” and that they have been now spending time off with their households in Sweden.
“I spoke with him at size on our flight again residence from London and in addition this morning. We spoke for 20 or 25 minutes, he advised me what really occurred,” Rangnick advised reporters.
“This was a traumatic occasion, particularly for his spouse and three-year-old son. He mentioned to me proper now he wants to keep at residence, he would not need to go away his spouse and family on their very own.
“I can absolutely perceive, being a father of two kids myself. We agreed he won’t be on obligation tomorrow for the sport.”
Rangnick added winger Jadon Sancho won’t function both after shedding a member of his family, with the England worldwide but to return to coaching after not taking part in towards Brentford.
“He attended a funeral on Wednesday, it nonetheless affected him quite a bit, he’s anticipated again to coaching this afternoon however proper now I’m undecided if he shall be obtainable for the sport tomorrow,” Rangnick added.
“It was an necessary member of the family, any person he was shut to all his life. I’ve to wait and see, communicate to him earlier than coaching and after coaching and take the choice.”
Rangnick additionally mentioned he was not shocked by Newcastle United’s curiosity in Jesse Lingard however couldn’t reply if he would keep at Old Trafford or go away earlier than the January switch window closes.
“I do know his contract is expiring in the summertime, the query is what does he need to do. I would not be sad if he stayed till the remainder of the season as a result of he’s a participant who can all the time play and I do know the extent,” he mentioned.
(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
