Manager Erik ten Hag has ruled that centre-back Harry Maguire will be absent from Wednesday’s FA Cup clash with Nottingham Forest, with Bruno Fernandes and Raphael Varane both also doubtful for the game. Admitted.
Ten Hag found himself under pressure again after a disastrous 2-1 defeat to Fulham in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first game since taking over as manager, and was forced to face Forest in midweek. Managers need a positive reaction when moving teams to play against each other.
Rasmus Hojlund, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malasia, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Mason Mount and Anthony Martial are already absent, but Ten Hag has added Maguire’s name to the list of absentees. , also admitted that they needed to do late fitness tests for the big names. .
“There are some question marks in our team,” Ten Hag said. “Harry Maguire won’t be available, Bruno is doubtful, Rafa Varane is doubtful as well.
“We have to see what happens and then choose the team, of course the purpose is to [of winning]. ”
Fernandes has not missed time due to injury since joining United in January 2020, and only missed one game through illness in March 2022.
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However, there was some positive news for fans as Ten Hag confirmed that midfielder Casemiro has recovered from the head injury that forced him off the pitch against Fulham.
“It had to be removed because it was bleeding,” the boss explained. “It wasn’t in our favor that he couldn’t continue the game. But he’s available tomorrow.”
Ten Hag added about the importance of Wednesday’s game: “It’s an FA Cup game so it’s important whether we win or lose.
“Black or white, we have to win and that should be our approach. We have to show.” [character]. We know that it is in these moments of adversity that we are at our best, and we are in this together. ”