Lindelof’s wife and children locked themselves in a room as intruders broke into their home, while he was away with Manchester United to face Brentford. 

Dailymail reported that Maja Nilsson Lindelof was alone with their three-year-old boy Ted Louie and baby Francis when she realised someone was forcing their way into the house.

In an Instagram story, Lindelof’s wife Maja said: ‘During Victor’s game this Wednesday night we had a break-in at our house in Manchester.

‘I was home alone with both kids but we managed to hide and lock ourselves in a room before they entered our house.

‘We are OK under the circumstances but it was obviously a very traumatic and scary moment for both and my little kids.

‘We are now in Sweden and are spending some time off with our families.’