João Cancelo has been robbed at his own house. The Portuguese fullback of Manchester City shares via Instagram the injuries he suffered after an attack by four ‘cowards’. Despite Cancelo fighting back, the robbers made off with jewelry. Manchester City wrote in a statement via official channels that they are shocked and are trying to help with the police investigation.
“Unfortunately, I was attacked by four cowards, who injured me and tried to hurt my family. When you resist, this is the result. They managed to take all my jewelry but left me with my face in this state,” Cancelo wrote on Instagram with a photo, which shows a cut on the top and scratches around and below his right eye. . “I don’t know how there can be people who can be so evil.”
“The most important thing is my family and luckily they are all fine. And since I’ve had to overcome so many obstacles in my life, this is another one I’ll get over. Firm and strong, like always”, Cancelo concludes his message. Manchester City writes that they are “shocked” by the raid on the home of the 27-year-old wing defender. “João and his family are supported by the club and we are helping the police with their questions as they investigate this serious matter.”
Manchester City staff have visited Cancelo’s home to support him and his family. He can decide for himself whether he wants to play in the game against Arsenal, which is scheduled for 13:30 on New Year’s Day. Cancelo played another 90 minutes in the 0-1 away game against Brentford on Wednesday. With 3 goals and 7 assists in 26 official games, Cancelo has been a major asset to manager Pep Guardiola’s side this season.
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