It is not safe being a footballer playing for either of the Manchester clubs. Especially United.In the last three months, Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo and members of his town rivals Manchester United – Victor Lindelof, Jesse Lingard and Paul Pogba – have seen their homes robbed by thieves and burglars. The newest name on the ‘list’ – Red Devils’ rising star Tahith Chong.The occurrence itself is not new but the information is. According to The Sun, the Dutchman was reportedly robbed at knifepoint after a masked gang broke into his home in January. The report states that ‘three balaclava-clad men broke in at 3am while Chong was asleep’ and ‘held blades to his throat’ as they ordered him to give them items including watches and jewelry.Sat 19:30: (1.55) Man.Utd. (4.40) Leicester (6.50)The 22-year-old has been on loan at Championship club Birmingham City this season but missed almost four months earlier in the campaign after suffering a groin injury. He was at his home in Sale, Greater Manchester, at the time of the burglary, two and a half months into his recovery when the burglary took place. Additionally, the robbers ‘mocked him over his poor security’ and left the Dutch winger ‘extremely shaken’, as per British media.The incident, which is said to have occurred on Sunday 16 January, is the fifth reported burglary of a home owned by a Manchester United or City player since Christmas.Police were called and reportedly warned Chong that his social media may have been monitored by organised gangs looking for indicators of wealth.Update from Tahith Chong on IG #mufc pic.twitter.com/UrXgs7fB2D— Rich Fay (@RichFay) March 27, 2022 Earlier this month, Pogba revealed that his house was broken into as his two children lay asleep, while he played against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.Lindelof’s home was targeted on January 19 – just three days after the reported burglary at Chong’s house – as he played for United against Brentford in London. His wife Maja and their young family were at the property at the time.
