'Gutted' - Manchester United fans share concerns after Alejandro Garnacho injury reports

Some Manchester United supporters fear Alejandro Garnacho's season could be over after reports in Argentina claimed that his injury is worse than first feared.

The winger, who has been a breakthrough star for the Reds this season, was forced off in the closing stages of Sunday's goalless draw with Southampton after going down under a challenge from Saints right-back Kyle Walker-Peters. He was spotted shortly after the full-time whistle leaving OId Trafford with a protective boot on and on crutches.

At the time, of course, it was too soon for manager Erik ten Hag, speaking in his post-match press conference, to confirm the extent of the injury, though he confirmed he had taken him off as a precaution.

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Ten Hag said: "He was limping a little bit after a bad tackle. So in the end I thought they bring on another striker, a tall one, I don't want to go for a risk, we were already down to 10, to go to maybe 90 per cent, that's why I took him off but I think it's not too bad."

Although United are yet to officially confirm the severity of the youngster's injury and what it specifically is, reports in Argentina have claimed that initial investigations have found that it is worse than first feared. It means he would be likely to miss the World Cup holders' clashes with Panama and Curacao towards the end of this month and the chance to win his senior debut for Argentina. He was called up to the first-team squad for the first time last year but did not store a single minute of football under his belt.

Even though, at the time of writing, United are yet to officially confirm the extent and nature of the 18-year-old's injury, some United supporters fear that