2023-05-27 10:29:54
Manchester United are concerned regarding injuries to Luke Shaw and Antony ahead of Sunday’s Premier League game once morest Fulham.
The Reds prepare to meet the Cottagers on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. French time for the final game of the season. Third place is still in play, with United currently two points clear of Newcastle United, who travel to Chelsea this weekend.
Erik ten Hag admitted following his side’s 4-1 win over Chelsea that Antony appeared to be suffering from a serious injury following being forced off the pitch on a stretcher in the first half following an attack by Trevoh Chalobah.
Marcus Rashford came on in his place, following an injury and illness stoppage, and scored his 30th goal of the season for United.
Maguire: ‘Old Trafford was a fortress’
“at the moment I can’t say if he is available or not for Sunday”
: “At the moment, I cannot say if he is available or not for Sunday”.
On Friday, Erik told club media that he had no news regarding the two players, adding: “No, I can’t say if he’s available for Sunday”: “No, I can’t. say for now. It is too early, the night was short”.
With the Emirates FA Cup final looming on June 3, once morest Manchester City, a risk is unlikely to be taken, although Ten Hag stressed the importance of finishing on a high note with another victory , to keep the team pace ahead of the derby at Wembley.
Lisandro Martinez, Marcel Sabitzer and Donny van de Beek are already out for the rest of the season.
THE FULHAM TEAM
Andreas Pereira was unable to reunite with the Reds as the former Academy graduate suffered a broken ankle.
Another former United player, winger Daniel James, who scored in the corresponding game at Craven Cottage, is expected to be available once more, according to the latest updates from manager Marco Silva’s press conference.
Layvin Kurzawa might also be back, but defender Tim Ream is definitely out.
Aleksandar Mitrovic is back on the pitch following serving an eight-match ban for his red card and confrontation with referee Chris Kavanagh in our FA Cup quarter-final win over the Cottagers at Old Trafford in March.
1685188188
#Team #news #ahead #Fulham #Manchester #United