Manchester United: Victor Lindelof’s house broken into while he played and his family were home

Victor Lindelof’s house was broken into while his wife and children were home and as he played for Manchester United against Brentford, with the club confirming they are unhurt but ‘shaken’ after distressing incident


Manchester United are supporting Victor Lindelof and his family after their house was broken into during Wednesday’s Premier League match against Brentford.

The Sweden international played the entirety of the 3-1 win, with wife Maja Nilsson Lindelof saying she hid in a room with her kids before they entered the house.

A United 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.’

Victor Lindelof’s house was broken into while he played for Manchester United at Brentford

In an Instagram story, Lindelof’s wife Maja said: ‘During Victor’s game this Wednesday night we had a break-in at our house in Manchester.

‘I was home alone with both kids but we managed to hide and lock ourselves in a room before they entered our house.

‘We are OK under the circumstances but it was obviously a very traumatic and scary moment for both and my little kids.

‘We are now in Sweden and are spending some time off with our families.’

Lindelof will be unavailable for United’s fixture against West Ham tomorrow with the defender having returned to his homeland. 

United manager Ralf Rangnick has revealed he has discussed the incident with the centre back, and came to an agreement to allow the player to take time away. 

He 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.’ 

More to follow.