Manchester United confirm big injury doubt ahead of Carabao Cup final with Newcastle United

Manchester United play Barcelona before facing Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final three days later.
Jordan Cronin
By Jordan Cronin
Published 22nd Feb 2023, 16:00 BST
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Manchester United are set to have Harry Maguire and Antony back for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United (kick-off 4:30pm).

Maguire missed the Red Devils’ 3-0 win over Leicester City last weekend because of slight knock, while Antony has missed the last four matches with a leg injury.

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Speaking ahead of Thursday’s Europa League second leg play-off decider against Barcelona, Erik ten Hag revealed both players could be involved.

“There’s still a training [session] to go but I expect Harry Maguire and Antony Dos Santos [will be] available,” ten Hag said.

Erik ten Hag said Antony and Harry Maguire should be available to face Barcelona. Credit: Getty.Erik ten Hag said Antony and Harry Maguire should be available to face Barcelona. Credit: Getty.
Erik ten Hag said Antony and Harry Maguire should be available to face Barcelona. Credit: Getty.

Anthony Martial, however, is doubtful for the Wembley final after ten Hag ruled him out of featuring against the Spanish giants at Old Trafford.

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The Frenchman has returned to individual training but is yet to link up with his teammates.

Indeed, the 27-year-old has struggled to remain fit this campaign - missing 24 matches in total - and is currently struggling with a hip injury.

“Anthony Martial is not available,” ten Hag added. “He’s back on the pitch but not in the team training so we’ll wait for that.”

Manchester United pair Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)Manchester United pair Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Manchester United pair Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Asked about Barcelona and the cup final clash with Newcastle, the Dutch boss said: “We have the opportunity [to win one on Sunday], but the first focus point is always the next game and in that league [Europa League], we can’t win a trophy this week.

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“We have to go from game to game as the focus, but especially, you have to keep in the same mindset that every day we want to give a better version of ourselves. When you are facing such big teams as Barcelona, you have to play your best, otherwise you don’t have a chance.

“We want to get through, to get to the next round and we have to give the best performance from this season. We believe in it, we’re looking forward to it, so it gives us a lot of energy.”

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