Manchester United are on track to qualify for the Champions League but could be without vice-captain Bruno Fernandes after sustaining an injury against Brighton
Manchester United travel to Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night to deliver on their Champions League hopes.
After securing a spot in the FA Cup final in Manchester at the weekend, Erik ten Hag's men return to the Premier League in an attempt to extend their lead over Spurs in the race for fourth to ninth place. points – with 2 fewer games than before. Good. It will also keep Aston Villa and Liverpool on their toes ahead of a busy final stretch of the season.
However, the Reds will continue to grapple with their injury issues, with Bruno Fernandes adding to their concerns following their semi-final win over Brighton. Mirror Football takes a look at the latest news from Old Trafford. Fernandes injury update
Ten Hag has revealed that he is not sure if Fernandes is fit enough to face United's first four rivals Tottenham.
The Dutchman was asked about the vice-captain's fitness during Wednesday's pre-match press conference. He replied:
"Some players were not present, [like] Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane.
"We have to see how Bruno Fernandes is, because we don't know yet. That's a question mark. But I think the rest is fine. »
Bruno Fernandes got injured at Wembley
Bruno Fernandes got injured at Wembley
Fernandes is pictured leaving Wembley in a protective boot following United's FA Cup semi-final against Brighton. In this photo, Ten Hag says:
“More often with the players, we protect them. It's prevention, but it has to happen.
"We saw him play the full game and that happened in the first half. But tomorrow there is going to be a quick change so we have to see what can happen."
Transfer reinforcement from Ten Hag
Victor Osimhen is reportedly not interested in joining Paris Saint-Germain, fueling United's hopes of acquiring the prolific striker. The Nigeria international has scored 26 goals in 32 games for Napoli this season to keep them on their toes to win the Serie A title.
Several clubs, including Chelsea, are said to be pursuing Osimhen's signing. United are one such club, although they may prefer Harry Kane. The England captain is about to enter the final year of his current contract with Tottenham.
Argentinian Garnacho's plea
Alejandro Garnacho asked Ten Hag if he could skip the final stages of United's campaign to represent Argentina at the Under-20 World Cup. The tournament will be held in Argentina, starting on May 20 - before the season ends. That means Garnacho, who is on a breakout campaign, will miss United's last three Premier League games against Bournemouth, Chelsea and Fulham.
The 18-year-old winger will also miss United's FA Cup final against rivals Manchester City, which takes place at Wembley on June 3.
However, Ten Hag is happy that Garnacho is playing for his country. According to Argentine outlet Doble Amarilla, Garnacho told his club manager:
“I had to write my story with the Argentina shirt. I ask you to please let me go."
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