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Former Manchester United Player Sues Club Over Medical Negligence

Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe is suing the club for medical negligence, claiming his injuries were not properly treated, forcing him out of the game. He is seeking £1 million in compensation.


Former Manchester United Player Sues Club Over Medical Negligence

Axel Tuanzebe, a former Manchester United English defender during Jose Mourinho's era, insists on continuing his case against the club. He accuses United of 'medical negligence' and is seeking £1 million in compensation in the High Court. The current Burnley defender stated in his case, filed last July, that the club failed to treat his injuries before he left it for free and that he is no longer able to play without restrictions. Tuanzebe joined United's academy at the age of 8 and was promoted to the first team in January 2017, but he was plagued by injuries, including a serious one against Colchester United in the League Cup in December 2019, which ended his entire season. According to the documents...