About to play in the great final of the FA Cup, against manchester city, coach Erik ten Hag attended a press conference this Friday. The commander admitted that the Manchester United must count on the absence of Antony, injured.
The Brazilian injured his ankle in the team’s victory over chelsea, at the end of May, when he had to leave the field on a stretcher. There was expectation that the player could recover in time, but ten Hag confirmed to reporters that the attacker should be left out of the decision.
“It is unlikely that he will play. There is still a chance, but a very small one. He has not progressed, so he still has a chance, but it is unlikely that he will be available,” he said.
According to the coach, Antony’s recovery did not go as expected. The player, therefore, becomes yet another problem for the Manchester United coaching staff, who already have four other casualties for the match: Martial, Sabitzer, van de Beek and Lisandro MartÃnez.
A triumph against Pep Guardiola’s City would give Erik ten Hag his second domestic title at the head of the Red Devils – he also won the English League Cup, against Newcastle. In addition, the team can also prevent the rival from winning the triple crown in the current season, although the coach says that this is not the main objective.
“We want to win a cup, not stop them. I think it’s a very good season when you see where we’ve come from and the team’s progress,” he declared.
The FA Cup decision is scheduled for this Saturday, at 11 am (BrasÃlia time), in Wembley. Manchester United will be looking to lift the trophy for the 13th time in their history. Defending English champions City will be looking for their seventh title.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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