BEN FOSTER had to play peacemaker after Manchester United goalie Nathan Bishop left Wrexham’s Paul Mullin with a punctured lung.
The unfortunate incident occurred during this week’s pre-season friendly in San Diego.
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United fielded a young XI against the Welsh League Two outfit, going on to suffer a 3-1 defeat.
But disaster struck when Mullin was left writhing on the floor following a challenge from Bishop.
The stopper barged into his man while coming for the ball, leaving Mullin in need of hospital care.
The striker was then revealed to have suffered a punctured lung, leaving boss Phil Parkinson fuming with Bishop.
United were left unhappy with the manager’s angry comments as Bishop apologised to Mullin on social media.
And the Manchester Evening News now claims Wrexham goalie Foster, a former United player, went to the Red Devils’ premises to play peacemaker.
He is said to have “reassured” Bishop over the incident, with United chiefs greatly appreciating Foster’s “human touch” while acknowledging the challenge on Mullin was accidental.
However, it’s added that Bishop is still feeling upset about injuring his opponent.
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And Parkinson’s reaction did “not help matters”.
Bishop is now expected to complete a move to Championship side Sunderland.
He joined United in January 2020 from Southend.
But Bishop failed to make a single senior appearance for the Red Devils.
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