Manchester United have one more chance at grabbing a second trophy this season, when they take on City this Saturday in a Manchester derby FA Cup Final. The major team news here pertains to Anthony Martial, with Antony a fitness concern as well.
Anthony Elanga, however, is totally fine and available if manager Erik ten Hag wants to call upon him. You got to love all the forwards with very similar names on Man United.
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Kickoff: Sat. June 3, Wembley Stadium, London, UK
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Man United Team News
A statement from the club issued yesterday reads:
” Anthony Martial is out of Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup final against Manchester City due to injury. The France international strained his hamstring towards the end of Sunday’s 2-1 win against Fulham at Old Trafford.
“Assessments have since revealed a muscle tear that rules the 27-year-old out of the Wembley showdown.”
He joins the likes of Lisandro Martinez, Donny van de Beek and Marcel Sabitzer who have already been ruled out for the remainder.
The news around Antony, though is better. An ankle injury saw him taken off, via stretcher, in last Thursday’s 4-1 win over Chelsea. His issue is not thought to be serious though, and there is a chance that he will be available for the big cup final clash at the national stadium.
Otherwise there are no new issues at this time.
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