FA Cup Final: Manchester United Handed Triple Injury Boost Ahead of Wembley Meeting With Man City

FA Cup Final: Manchester United Handed Triple Injury Boost Ahead of Wembley Meeting With Man City

Fred Kennedy
updated at May 23, 2024 at 8:56 AM
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  • Erik ten Hag has been handed a triple injury boost ahead of the FA Cup
  • The three players include Mason Mount, who has missed 26 matches
  • Anthony Martial, who has been injured all season, is also likely to play

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Manchester United have been handed a triple injury boost ahead of the FA Cup final.

The Red Devils will face rivals Manchester City in the tournament's final on Saturday, May 25, at Wembley Stadium.

The final represents United's only chance to end the 2023/24 season with a trophy following a mixed run of form and results under Erik ten Hag.

Erik ten Hag has come under immense pressure at Old Trafford this season. Photo by Steven Paston.
Erik ten Hag has come under immense pressure at Old Trafford this season. Photo by Steven Paston.
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Ten Hag's men managed an eighth-place finish in the Premier League with 60 points, meaning they need to win the FA Cup to play in the Europa League next season.

The Saturday final comes at a time when United have had to endure a difficult season riddled with injuries to key players.

The defence has been the most affected department, with the departing Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, and Victor Lindelof all suffering from different injuries.

Man United get triple injury boost

However, ten Hag now has every reason to smile, with three key United players in line to return from injury ahead of the Saturday cracker.

According to Sportskeeda, the trio of Mason Mount, Anthony Martial, and Lindelof is said to have returned to training.

Mount has endured a frustrating start to life since his move to Old Trafford, missing 26 games across competitions this season.

He initially returned from a long-term calf injury in March but suffered a fresh setback earlier in the month.

On his part, Martial has hardly featured this season, but he could make his final appearance for the club in the FA Cup final.

Per Goal, the Frenchman is set to depart Old Trafford this summer after almost nine years with the club.

Andre Onana sends Manchester City warning

In related news, Sports Brief also reported on Andre Onana firing a fierce warning to Man City ahead of their meeting.

The Cameroonian shot-stopper has endured a tough campaign in his first season in England but is hoping to wrap up the campaign with a trophy.

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