Man United's Brazilian winger Antony has forced manager Erik ten Hag to rethink his final Premier League games and FA Cup final against Man City after suffering an injury.
Manchester United will be without Brazilian striker Antony for the remaining two games of the campaign.
The Brazilian left the field on a stretcher during Thursday night's Chelsea clash. Manager Erik ten Hag described the problem as "serious". Antony will be a huge loss over the next few weeks as the Red Devils prepare to face Fulham on the final day of the Premier League campaign.
Meanwhile, they also have a classic clash with neighbors Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley. Ten Hag has some thoughts ahead of these games as he tries to find a replacement.
Here are the changes he can make to his starting lineup:
Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho
After Antony was withdrawn for the match against Chelsea, top scorer Marcus Rashford came on for him. The Reds academy graduate took the familiar spot on the left wing and scored his 30th goal of the campaign capitalizing on a Wesley Fofana error.
His intro saw Jadon Sancho move to the right. It's certainly not an unfamiliar position for the former Borussia Dortmund star, who has played on the right wing nine times this season. While Ten Hag may be more open to testing on the final day of the Premier League campaign, it could be the pick he is most likely to make in the FA Cup final.
Jadon Sancho
Jadon Sancho seems to be the most likely Antony replacement
Anthony Martial and Wout Weghorst
The front lines can be a bit messy if Ten Hag is tempted. Rashford can be positioned on the left wing, while the French striker Anthony Martial - also the scorer against Chelsea - moves to the right.
He has played on the right wing a few times at Old Trafford and could be ready to do it again. If Martial is given a new role in the next two games, Dutch striker Wout Weghorst could return to the starting XI. The 30-year-old has only started two Premier League matches since the beginning of April but is likely to start if Martial is arranged on the right wing.
Alejandro Garnacho
While Antony's injury continues to be a crisis at Old Trafford, the Red Devils have been appeased with the return of young Argentinian Alejandro Garnacho. Usually a left winger, the 18-year-old is likely to be used on the right flank.
Since returning from injury, he has made three appearances as a substitute in the Premier League. He could start from the start on the final day of the season and if he impresses he could be given another chance in the FA Cup final. Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro Garnacho can finally return to Man Utd's starting line-up
The Pellistrian Factor
There are several first-team options to consider but Ten Hag is likely to surprise supporters with academy prospects. Uruguayan striker Facundo Pellistri was the strongest knocker to seize the opportunity.
Returning from a loan spell with Spanish side Alaves, he has made nine appearances for the Reds this season. Helpful, all those who come to the right.
The 21-year-old has only started once this season and could add more if Ten Hag wants to give him another chance.
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