Victor Lindelof out for Manchester United after home break-in

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed Friday that defender Victor Lindelof won't feature in Saturday's Premier League match versus West Ham United because Lindelof has returned to Sweden to be with his wife and children after his home was burglarized during Wednesday's 3-1 victory over Brentford. 

Per Rob Dawson of ESPN, Maja Lindelof shared via a statement that she and her children were able to "hide and lock ourselves in a room before they [the offenders] entered our house" on Wednesday. United are supporting Victor Lindelof, and his status beyond the weekend is unclear.

"I spoke with him at length on our flight back home from London and also this morning," Rangnick said of Lindelof during Friday's media availability. "He told me what actually happened, that this was a traumatic event, especially for his wife and children.

"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 also addressed the matter via an official statement: 

"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."

United enter the weekend seventh in the Premier League table on 35 points but trail fourth-place West Ham by only two points in the race for the UEFA Champions League places.