Twelve players and staff members from Manchester United’s first team were sickened on the same day, and it is alleged that an investigation has been opened...CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Following their 2-0 away win in the Europa League over FC Sheriff, some members of the team reportedly fell ill with suspected food poisoning, according to The Sun (as per The Star).
The delegation left Moldova on a private jet on September 15th, immediately following their significant victory. However, some of the Manchester United group started to feel ill the next day, and the club is looking into whether it was something they ate in Chisinau or on the flight home.
Several athletes skipped the following day’s practice, and several even skipped a Saturday session. The Red Devils don’t play until October, so those who are impacted can still join the national teams for the forthcoming break.
Due to a lack of policing resources, the Premier League match between Erik ten Hag’s team and Leeds United was postponed on Sunday.
Uncertainty exists around the team’s potential influence from the illness that swept through the camp during what would have been a significant rivalry match.
United defeated Moldova to earn a much-needed win after falling to Real Sociedad at home in their inaugural Europa League match.
