DEAN HENDERSON’s return to Old Trafford return ended in first-half injury heartache.
The former Manchester United goalkeeper made his first visit to the Theatre of Dreams since his summer move to Crystal Palace in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup third-round clash.
Henderson, 26, would’ve no doubt hoped to have turned in a stellar performance to show Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag what he’s missing out on.
But the England keeper – who was booed by some of the Old Trafford faithful – ended up hobbling off the pitch in the 19th minute through injury.
The stopper appeared to tweak his right leg when he thumped the ball up the field.
Henderson tried his best to play through the pain but ultimately succumbed to the injury and was subbed off.
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Footie fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “Dean Henderson hit with that injury curse too.”
Another said: “20mins in Dean Henderson gets injured.”
And another said: “Gutted for Dean Henderson this evening.”
One remarked: “Dean Henderson off injured @ Old Trafford.
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“Hope he’s ok, but could be a repeat of his bad injury.”
Another chimed in: “You’ve got to feel for Dean Henderson.
“To make your debut and then get injured within 19 minutes is a very rough start.
“Given the likelihood that Palace will get dumped out of the EFL Cup, it doesn’t look like he’ll be getting much minutes this season.”
Henderson was replaced by Palace’s No.1 keeper Sam Johnstone – who also used to play for United.
Johnstone’s return to the Theatre of Dreams quickly went downhill as Alejandro Garnacho broke the deadlock less than a minute after he came on.
And things went from bad to worse a mere six minutes later as Casemiro punished some lax marking to head home his side’s second.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
