Erig Ten Hag broke down in tears after Key Manchester United player who was supposed to be the main man against Manchester City in the FA Cup Final broke his angle in training this morning
Erik ten Hag acknowledged that the prospect of representing Manchester United in the FA Cup final inspired certain players to resume their fitness regimens.
Eleven players were absent for United’s 4-0 rout at Crystal Palace at the beginning of the month due to a depleted roster. Ten Hag named two goalkeepers from the substitutes and five academy players who had not made an appearance.
Three players are unavailable for Saturday’s championship match against Manchester City, whereas United has recorded 65 instances of injury or illness resulting in player absences this season.
A knee injury has sidelined Tyrell Malacia for the duration of the season, while Luke Shaw has been sidelined since February 18 due to a hamstring issue. Harry Maguire has been sidelined for the past three weeks due to a muscular injury.
Ten Hag has verified that Anthony Martial, Victor Lindelof, and Mason Mount are all available for selection this weekend. A hamstring injury has sidelined Lindelof for eight weeks, Mount for two appearances in seven months, and Martial since December 30.
Mount’s debut campaign since his £60 million transfer has been abysmal, whereas United intends to sell Lindelof and promote Martial next month.
United documented a joint-highest ten injuries in a single month in November and April. Marcus Rashford, Lisandro Martinez, and Raphael Varane all returned from layoffs to participate in last week’s victories over Newcastle and Brighton.
In March and April, Varane, Lindelof, and Martinez all suffered injuries within five days of one another. United expressed optimism that the triumvirate would be able to return to action in May. The recovery from the groin surgery that Martial underwent in late January is seven weeks behind schedule.
In May, Manchester United sustained four injuries, with Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes each missing a week of action. “Every player is eager to participate in the cup final, so it will undoubtedly inspire them to do so,” Ten Hag conceded. “This game will have rigorous requirements; you must perform at your utmost level.”
“To participate and make an impact in this competition, you must be mentally and physically strong. All of the participants are knowledgeable and have experience with this.
