Ruben Amorim reveals Man Utd star Lindelof had to leave Old Trafford at half-time after ‘personal issue’

RUBEN AMORIM revealed Victor Lindelof had to leave Old Trafford at half-time against Lyon due to a “personal issue”.

United enjoyed one of their most dramatic and memorable European nights on Thursday.

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Victor Lindelof had to deal with a personal issue during the win over Lyon[/caption]

The Swedish defender was named on the bench for the quarter-final second legGetty

The Red Devils needed THREE late goals in extra-time to come from 4-2 down to beat Lyon 5-4 – having earlier led 2-0 on the night.

Harry Maguire headed home the winner in injury time to send United into the Europa League semi-finals where they face Athletic Bilbao.

However, Amorim revealed there was one worrying piece of news.

Amorim spoke to TNT Sports pitchside after the win.

He revealed Lindelof – who was named on the bench – was forced to exit the stadium to tend to the personal matter.

He did not expand on what the issue was.

Amorim said: “Victor had a personal issue and had to leave.”

Lindelof had been warming up at half-time.

The Swedish defender was due to replace Noussair Mazraoui at the break.

However, Lindelof’s emergency meant Luke Shaw had to go instead.

Amorim revealed the Englishman was only due to play 30 minutes as he works his way back from another lengthy injury lay-off.

Instead, he played more than 75 minutes as United threw away their two-goal lead and were taken to extra-time.

Ten-man Lyon then grabbed two more goals before Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Maguire scored in the 114th, 120th and 121st minutes to complete the astonishing turnaround.

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