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Manchester United youngster Joe Riley forced to cut short loan spell at Sheffield United after freak injury

Manchester United defender Joe Riley has returned early from a loan spell with Sheffield United after dislocating his shoulder a freak accident in training.

The 20-year old made his debut for the League One leaders last week in their 0-0 draw at Bristol Rovers. However, he fell over in training and damaged his shoulder prompting the return to United for treatment.

He will undergo a second scan at United's Carrington training ground in the next few days.

Manchester United defender Joe Riley has returned from a loan spell with Sheffield United
Manchester United defender Joe Riley has returned from a loan spell with Sheffield United

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder said: 'It's was a bit of a freak accident in training.