MANCHESTER UNITED prospect Tahith Chong faces five-months out injured following groin surgery and will return from his loan with Birmingham.
United confirmed Chong’s recall in a statement released today, which will come as a blow to the young man, as well as Birmingham City and Manchester United fans.
The statement read: “Tahith has undergone surgery to repair a ruptured thigh tendon, the operation went well, and he will return to Manchester United to complete an expected four to five-month rehabilitation.”
The 21-year-old winger was a regular name on Lee Bowyer’s team sheet at Birmingham, making 13 league appearances during his spell at the club.
The starlet has received top reviews from many this season, including a stand out performance earlier in the season against Championship big boys Bournemouth.
Bowyer expressed his frustration at the cause of the injury which came as Chong made a five-yard pass whilst not in play.
Bowyer confirmed: “Something so small as well, the way it happened. Standing on the side of the pitch, a five-yard pass into the pitch.
“No-one near him, no challenges or anything and he has damaged his groin area.
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“It’s a massive loss, everyone knows what he has been like since he has been here. He has been a massive player for us. So it’s tough to take but the most important thing now for Tahith is he gets his rehab right, which he will do.
“He will go back to Manchester United now and they will look after him.
“He has been great here, we are definitely going to miss him.”
Despite having made only five league appearances for United, Tahith has had loan spells away at Werder Bremen and Club Brugge as well as the Championship with the Blues.
He won United’s Young Player of the Year award in 2018.
In an Instagram post, Chong thanked the supporters at St Andrew’s.
The youngster said: “A special mention to the fans that, from day one, have supported me in a way that has helped me massively. Focus on recovery now and coming back stronger.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
