April 21st 2024.
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, is facing some tough decisions when it comes to selecting his team's defense. As they prepare for their FA Cup semi-final match against Coventry City on Sunday, ten Hag has been hit with some unfortunate news about the availability of his players.
Despite the team's already depleted roster, ten Hag has been dealt a major blow with the recent injuries of Mason Mount, Sofyan Amrabat, and Willy Kambwala. This adds to the long list of players who are already out due to injuries, including Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans, and Raphael Varane.
With limited options, ten Hag has had to rely on 19-year-old Kambwala to partner with Harry Maguire in the heart of defense for the team's last two games. But with Kambwala now out, Maguire is the only available option, with the possibility of Casemiro joining him in defense.
There were also rumors of a falling out between ten Hag and player Antony, who missed last weekend's game against Bournemouth. However, the club has stated that Antony was absent due to a minor injury and has since returned to training and is available for selection.
Another player who has faced some criticism recently is Alejandro Garnacho, who was substituted at half-time in the team's 2-2 draw. His social media activity after the game was also put under the spotlight, but the matter has been dealt with internally by ten Hag.
Meanwhile, Scott McTominay has been out of action for the last two games due to a knee injury he sustained in the team's defeat to Chelsea. But there is hope that he will be part of the squad for Sunday's match.
With only Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka as the fit full-backs in the squad, Harry Amass and Habeeb Ogunneye have been called up to the matchday squad in recent weeks, with Ethan Wheatley also making the bench in the game against Bournemouth. Wheatley, who recently scored a hat-trick for the Under-18s, could have a chance to make an appearance in the first team before the season ends, especially with Anthony Martial still sidelined.
As the team prepares for their upcoming match, Amass, Ogunneye, and Wheatley have all continued to train with the first team and could potentially make an appearance on Sunday.
Fans are eagerly waiting to see the predicted lineup for the match against Coventry, with names like Onana, Dalot, Kambwala, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Mainoo, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, and Hojlund being thrown around.
The match is set to kick off at 3:30pm [BST] on Sunday and will be broadcast live on ITV, with streaming available on ITV X. As the team faces this crucial match, fans can stay updated on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for Manchester United's newsletter.
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