May 5th 2024.
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has suffered a muscle injury in training, which will keep him sidelined for the next three weeks. This means that the club currently has no fit centre-backs, which is a major concern for the team. The 31-year-old has recently made a comeback in the second half of the season and has started in the last six matches for United in all competitions, including the recent 1-1 draw against Burnley.
Maguire was expected to be in the starting lineup for the match against Crystal Palace on Monday, as United looks to climb up the Premier League table. A win at Selhurst Park would see them leapfrog both Chelsea and Newcastle to reach sixth place. However, things took a turn for the worse when the England centre-half suffered a muscle problem during training at Carrington. As a result, he is likely to miss the upcoming matches against Arsenal, Newcastle, Brighton, and the game against Crystal Palace.
United staff are hopeful that Maguire will be able to recover in time for their crucial FA Cup final match against Manchester City on May 25. The team has been plagued by injuries this season, with several key players like Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans, Willy Kambwala, Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Scott McTominay, and Bruno Fernandes struggling with various problems.
In the recent match against Burnley, Maguire started alongside Casemiro in a makeshift centre-back pairing. There are hopes that the England defender will be fit enough to play in the FA Cup final, as United looks to avenge their loss in last year's final. Speaking about the team's injury woes this season, manager Erik ten Hag stated that they have been unlucky with injuries and that it often happens when results are not going their way.
Despite the injuries, the team is determined to finish the season on a high note, with four games left to play and a cup final on the horizon. Maguire himself expressed his excitement about reaching the final, saying that it is a dream come true for any young boy to play in such a prestigious event. However, he also acknowledged that the team's recent performance in the semi-final against Coventry City was disappointing, and they need to do better in the final.
As they prepare for the final, the team is also dealing with some off-field news, as Will Ferrell has bought a stake in the club after falling in love with the game. This has caused a buzz among fans, who are eagerly awaiting the final and hoping for a win. With Maguire's return uncertain, all eyes will be on the team's progress in the coming weeks. But one thing is for sure, the Red Devils are determined to give their all and end the season on a high note.
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