Manchester United star Victor Lindelof's wife and young children were left terrified after burglars broke into their family home.
The Sweden international's wife Maja and their kids, including a three-year-old boy, locked themselves in a room during the "traumatic and scary" ordeal.
She took to social media to confirm the raid at their Manchester home while the defender was playing for United against Brentford in London.
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Maja wrote: "During Victor's game this Wednesday night we had a break-in at our house in Manchester.
"I was home alone with both the kids but we managed to hide and lock ourselves in a room before they entered our house.
"We are okay under the circumstances, but it was obviously a very traumatic and scary moment for both me and my little kids.
"We are now in Sweden and are spending some time off with our families.
"Love, Maja."
Lindelof will miss United's Premier League clash against West Ham on Saturday.
The defender learned of the break-in after United's 3-1 win and has been given permission to sit out the game to be with his family as they recover from their ordeal.
United interim boss Ralf Rangnick said: "I spoke with him at length on our flight back home from London and also this morning.
"We spoke for 20 or 25 minutes, he told me what actually happened, that this was a traumatic event, especially for his wife and three-year old-son.
"He said to me right now he needs to stay at home, he doesn't want to leave his wife and family on their own, which I can fully understand, being a father of two children myself.
"We agreed he will not be on duty tomorrow for the game."
United released their own statement urging anyone with information to contact police.
A club statement read: "We can confirm that a break-in occurred at Victor Lindelof’s house during the away game against Brentford.
"His family, who were at home at the time, were unhurt but clearly shaken. This was a distressing experience for them, and for Victor when he learned of it after the game, and the club is providing them with our full support.
"We encourage anyone with information about the crime to contact the police."
The MEN has contacted Greater Manchester Police for comment.
It comes just weeks after Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo's house was targeted by raiders between Christmas and the New Year.
He suffered a facial injury during the terrifying break-in.
