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Mali coach Fousseni Diawara has praised Manchester United talent Sekou Kone for his exceptional talent and attributes as the midfielder makes his return to action.
Kone returns
Kone is back and available to fight after a lengthy three-month layoff due to injury.
He suffered a serious physical setback in August, fracturing his eye socket during a National League Cup encounter with Tamworth. Kone collided with an opponent during a set-piece routine and came out the worst of the incident.
The 19-year-old was carried off the field and taken to hospital by ambulance. The game was therefore stopped.
Last month, a report from The Peoples Person stated that Kone was getting closer to a return to training.
Two weeks ago he played the final minutes of United Under-21s’ match against Notts County in the EFL Trophy. Kone has now taken another big step towards a full comeback with an extended performance during the ongoing international break.
Youth coach Mali praises Kone
Kone was part of the Mali Under-23 squad that played against Indonesia last weekend. He was initially named on the bench but featured for the final 30 minutes of the friendly.
Mali won the match 3-0.
After the final whistle, Diawara said about the United youngster [via Manchester World]”As for Sekou Kone, who plays for Manchester United, he is a promising player with many good qualities.”
“Like other players in the team, he has many opportunities to develop.”
“He plays for a big club that is very popular in Indonesia, Man United.”
Manchester World adds that United are not taking any risks with Kone and there is no rush for him to return to action at club level.
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