Players' injuries are usually announced through official club channels or a manager's news conference.
But a planned appearance by Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha to turn on the Christmas lights in Altrincham has sparked injury concerns among fans.
The Brazil forward had been due to attend the event alongside Sam Aston - who plays Chesney on Coronation Street - on Saturday evening, just two days before United host Everton in the Premier League on Monday.
However, just hours before the festive extravaganza, organisers Visit Altrincham said in a Facebook post that Cunha would not be attending "due to medical reasons" as the player "had an accident in training".