Former Manchester United winger collapses during game

The winger was subtituted in the 46th minute after a frightening clash of heads in the penalty area.

by Yaseen Zaman September 28, 2024

IMAGE CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES

Luton Town lost 3-1 away to Plymouth Argyle in the Championship last night.

The defeat saw them fall to 16th in the league, continuing their poor run of form since being relegated from the Premier League last season.

They have just one away win in their last 14 games; their on January 27 against Everton.

In the starting lineup for Luton was a former Manchester United player who left the club in 2022.

Ex-Manchester United Winger Tahith Chong Collapses after Scary Collision

Tahith Chong was subtituted in the 46th minute after a frightening clash of heads with a Plymouth player.

The 24-year-old collapsed and laid motionless in the penalty area after jumping to win a header.

Luton’s medical team wasted no time bringing a stretcher onto the pitch to attend to Chong.

However, after some time, the winger was able to get back up to his feet and walk off the pitch.

With visible swelling on his forehead, he was promptly brought off at half-time and replaced by Jacob Brown.

Luton released a statement, expressing that Tahith Chong was in a stable condition and joined the team in the dressing room after the incident.

“Tahith was able to walk to the dressing room after a period on the floor during stoppage time of the first half”, the club said.

Chong’s time at United was ultimately unsuccessful, after being one of the most sought-after talents in the Netherlands during his youth days.

The winger joined United from Feyenoord’s youth setup but never found his feet at Old Trafford.

He made 16 first-team appearances, but was loaned to Werder Bremen, Club Brugge, and Birmingham City during his spell at United.

In 2022, he completed a permanent transfer to Birmingham for an undisclosed fee.