Following the Manchester United player’s stretchered departure from Sunday night’s match against Leicester City, an expert has rendered a determination regarding the possible severity of Ayden Heaven’s injury. During the first half, the 18-year-old, who was starting for the first time in the Premier League, played brilliantly.
But early in the second half, Heaven got into a collision with Leicester forward Patson Daka and was taken off on a stretcher after a protracted delay. As the adolescent was taken to the changing room for more care, Leicester and Manchester United supporters cheered together.
The match director decided not to play the incident’s replays because of Heaven’s possible serious injury. It was clear from the first video that this was a severe situation.
Prayers for Ayden Heaven. He was having his breakout moment & now they're bringing out the stretcher. pic.twitter.com/eq41WWMCwF
— Adam (@AdamJoseph____) March 16, 2025
Ruben Amorim’s Concerning Ayden Heaven Update
United boss said Heaven ‘couldn’t speak’
At his post-match press conference, United manager Ruben Amorim, whose team earned a 3-0 victory with goals from Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, and Rasmus Hojlund, suddenly gave a concerning update. Heaven was unable to talk while receiving treatment, the Portuguese coach disclosed.
Amorim told Gary O’Driscoll, United’s head of medical services, “We will see next week,” according to the Manchester Evening News.
It’s challenging to comprehend because, due to his youth, he is unable to communicate even when he is on the ground and is unsure of how to express his emotions. It’s challenging to comprehend his emotions.
An injury expert renders a verdict on Heaven’s injury, stating that in the worst situation, the defendant may miss up to 10 weeks.
After watching the video, @physioscout has given an update via X (Twitter) while United supporters await word on the extent of Heaven’s injury. In the best-case scenario, the adolescent is expected to be out of commission for just a week or two. In the worst situation, though, the remarkable adolescent might be sidelined for as long as ten weeks.
“Due to a lower leg injury, Ayden Heaven had to leave Manchester United early in the second half,” @physioscout tweeted. The match director decided not to broadcast any further material, so there were very few replays. It’s a little challenging to provide an exhaustive breakdown.
However, it appears from the live match that Daka’s challenge traps the left ankle. Usually a less concerning mechanism, the most frequent outcome is a lateral ankle sprain. However, X-rays will also be required to rule out a lower leg fracture.
“Lateral Ankle Sprain Recovery Time Potential:
Grade 1: one to two weeks
Grade 2: three to four weeks
Grade 3: four to six weeks
6–10 weeks if a lower leg fracture occurs.
“As he was carried away on a stretcher, I hoped for the best.”
Ayden Heaven had to come off early in the second-half for Manchester United with a lower leg injury.
Very limited replays, as the match director chose not to show any extra footage. A little bit difficult to give a full breakdown.
But from the live match, it looks like the left… pic.twitter.com/9B475JBuzG
— Physio Scout | Football Injury Analysis (@physioscout) March 16, 2025
United supporters will be praying fervently that Heaven’s injury was merely an ankle sprain and not something more serious. In his first appearances for the Red Devils, the former Arsenal sensation has shown wisdom beyond his years, and he seems to have a very bright future ahead of him.
Heaven was spotted leaving King Power Stadium wearing a protective boot over his right foot, but he was not sent to the hospital. “Just saw Ayden Heaven walk out of the stadium in Leicester,” tweeted reporter Andy Mitten. “Foot in a brace but walking.”
