Archie Gray was forced off early in Sunday morning’s friendly against Aston Villa with what looks like a nasty ankle injury. The 16-year-old was left on the floor in tears after a dangerous tackle from John McGinn, eventually being taken off on a stretcher.
The so-called friendly seemed anything but, with both sides putting in strong challenges and the referee making some questionable decisions. Gray had been booked two minutes prior to his injury for a typically strong but fair tackle on Emiliano Buendia, with Scotland international McGinn then challenging the young midfielder.
Earlier in the second half Patrick Bamford was knocked off balance in mid-air and fell awkwardly on his back after a push from Diego Carlos, who eventually suffered a late challenge from the Whites striker looking to even things out.
