Martial, Shaw, Varane - Manchester United injury news and return dates for Brighton
18.05.2024 - 04:59
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Manchester United will be looking to qualify for Europe in their final Premier League game of the season, with an away trip to Brighton on Sunday afternoon.
Erik ten Hag's side bounced back from the defeat against Arsenal by beating Newcastle United 3-2 at Old Trafford on Wednesday. The sides are now locked on 57 points ahead of the final day.
The prospect of playing European football next season remains a possibility, though United will have to beat Brighton and hope Newcastle drop points in their clash with Brentford. Alternatively, they could still qualify for Europa League if they get the better of Manchester City in the FA Cup final on May 25.
Ahead of the club's remaining two games, United remain without several members of the first-team squad and will be hopeful of at least a small selection returning their visit to Wembley.
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Injury: Muscle.
Luke Shaw will miss Sunday's match with Brighton and Ten Hag is unsure as to whether he will have recovered for the FA Cup final.
What Ten Hag said: "Luke is more complicated in this moment, let’s say it’s less of a chance he will make it but still a very small chance. He had a setback, now we have to find out how far it is."
Possible return date: Manchester City (FA Cup final) - May 25
Injury: Muscle.
Varane could return against Brighton on Sunday after announcing he would be leaving the club in the summer.
What Ten Hag said: "Licha had a good session now as well, others on the pitch like Rapha, Victor Lindelof,