Manchester United training ground scuffle proves two players still care

The news two Manchester United players were involved in a training ground scuffle on Friday night sparked feverish speculation among the fanbase. A cursory search showed there was not a shortage of supporters attempting to surmise their identities.

At least one unverified account named names and one post recirculated information purportedly written by a journalist. Only the journalist had not written anything of the sort.

Lee Grant got a mention because there is a risible theory he is the player leaking to the press. If you venture down the rabbit hole, it is so dark it is impossible to be enlightened.

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There was a confrontation between two players but supporters have failed to correctly identify them. Twitter is a subjective platform and a lot of United-related usernames have axes to grind with underperforming players they hope were involved.

Unless a media outlet gives prominence to such rumours, silence is golden for the players and their representatives. It is rare for a footballer or their entourage to feel compelled to address erroneous claims when the source is Twitter and the 'reports' are restricted to it.

The two players cannot be named for obvious reasons but should their names ever emerge United supporters would be encouraged. The Carrington confrontation involved players who are, ironically, undeniably committed to United. There is a wide age gap between them and both have generated plaudits from supporters this season.

One of the players is not renowned for his truculence but his dedication and mentality are sound. He is not of the same nationality as his teammate and their mother tongue is not the same, either.

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