October 8th 2024.
It was a close call for former Manchester United star Axel Tuanzebe as he nearly lost his thumb in a kitchen accident. The Premier League footballer had been washing dishes when a glass suddenly broke, deeply lacerating his hand. Reports say that he required surgery and emergency medical attention for the injury.
Tuanzebe, who had spent 17 years at Manchester United before joining Ipswich Town in 2023, was absent from his team's recent 4-1 defeat to West Ham. His manager, Kieran McKenna, revealed that the defender may be out for months due to the severity of his injury. "He's done a hand injury, a very unfortunate accident," McKenna said. "He's had surgery and will be out for a while. It's not going to be a couple of weeks, probably longer. There are still discussions with the specialists."
The 26-year-old has become a key player for Ipswich since their promotion to the top-flight. He had started in all six of their Premier League matches before the incident. However, his absence will be felt by the team, who are still searching for their first victory of the season. McKenna acknowledged this, saying, "He's naturally a miss with the way he's started the season. He's going to be out for a little while. We're going to have to adjust and regroup as a team."
Despite the setback, Ipswich has managed to stay outside of the bottom three in the Premier League standings. Many had predicted that the team would struggle and even face relegation, but they have defied expectations so far. Their next match against Everton will take place on October 19 after the international break.
Fans of Manchester United will be familiar with Tuanzebe's talent, having seen him play for the club for many years. His departure in 2023 may have been a surprise, but he has since established himself as a key player for Ipswich. The Congo international defender, who was formerly part of the England U21 team, has become an integral part of the team's defense.
As Tuanzebe recovers from his injury, fans and supporters of both Manchester United and Ipswich will be eagerly waiting for his return to the pitch. In the meantime, Ipswich will have to adjust their tactics and rely on their other players to continue their impressive start to the season.
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