Manchester United Players To Be Missing In Tonight’s Action

Manchester United is set to face Tottenham, one of their top-four rivals, on Thursday evening.

The Reds are hoping to solidify their position in the top four with a win, but Spurs are keen to bounce back after their 6-1 defeat against Newcastle.

Here are the details on Manchester United’s injury concerns ahead of their top-four clash against Tottenham this evening:

1. Bruno Fernandes

• Suffered an ankle injury in the FA Cup semi-final against Brighton
• Pictures of him wearing a protective boot intensified concerns over his long-term availability
• Possible return date: April 30 (vs Aston Villa)

2. Scott McTominay

• Missed the last four games due to injury, including Sunday’s FA Cup clash
• No update has been given on his progress, but his setback is not thought to be long-term
• Possible return date: April 27 (vs Tottenham)

3. Raphael Varane

• Forced off in the 2-2 draw with Sevilla with initial announcements suggesting he would be out for a few weeks.’
• Ten Hag hopes to have his defender back for the FA Cup final
• Possible return date: June 3 (vs Manchester City)

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4. Alejandro Garnacho

• Still sidelined with an ankle injury picked up in last month’s goalless draw with Southampton
• Expected to be back before the end of the season
• Possible return date: April 30 (vs Aston Villa)

5. Tom Heaton

• Due to their return from his foot injury in mid-April, but was not named on the bench against Brighton on Sunday.
• Could make the squad for one of this week’s league games
• Possible return date: April 27 (vs Tottenham)

6. Lisandro Martinez

• Out for the rest of the season after sustaining a metatarsal injury in the first-leg draw with Sevilla
• His subsequent operation was a success, but he has already stepped on a pitch for the last time this campaign
• Return date: July

7. Donny van de Beek

• A knee injury means his season is over
• Underwent surgery earlier this year but has had to remain on the sidelines since
• Return date: July

These injuries could impact Manchester United’s top-four hopes, especially if Bruno Fernandes cannot return for an extended period. However, United still has a strong squad and hopes to win against Tottenham tonight.