Former Manchester United player Danny Welbeck’s injury, sustained over the weekend, is fortunately not as serious as initially feared.
Welbeck, who made 142 appearances and scored 29 goals for United before moving to Arsenal in 2014, has been in fine form this season with five goals in nine matches for Brighton & Hove Albion.
Earlier this season, the United academy graduate scored against his former club, netting the opening goal in Brighton’s 2-1 victory over Erik ten Hag’s side in August. The 33-year-old continued his impressive run by scoring the winning goal in Brighton’s 1-0 triumph over Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Saturday.
However, Welbeck suffered a worrying injury after a hard collision with Newcastle’s Fabian Schär and had to receive oxygen on the pitch.
Brighton provided some positive news later that evening, sharing a social media post of Welbeck traveling back home with his teammates.
Welbeck himself gave an even more encouraging update on X (formerly Twitter) last night, saying, “Still a bit sore, but after some extra checks and a scan today, I’m pleased to say I should be back in training soon.”
“Thanks to our medical staff and Newcastle Royal Infirmary A&E for their care and professionalism. Also to the boys for waiting for me to get home! Huge 3 points.”
Still a bit sore, but after some extra checks and scan today, I’m pleased to say I should be back in training soon. Thanks to our medical staff and Newcastle Royal Infirmary A&E for their care and professionalism. Also to the boys for waiting for me to get home!
Huge 3 points pic.twitter.com/YB1Bph1NTR— Danny Welbeck (@DannyWelbeck) October 20, 2024
Brighton will be delighted that they will not have to make do without the in-form striker for too long as he has adapted wonderfully to life under new coach Fabian Hurzeler.
The Seagulls sit in fifth position in the league, just two points off the Champions League spots and four points ahead of United.
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