
Man Utd injury update before Europa League final: Injured backline players may be available for final
- FlashFootball 2025/05/19 07:56
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Manchester United are preparing for their biggest game of the season with no fresh worries.
The Red Devils face Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday night, but head coach Ruben Amorim has confirmed captain Bruno Fernandes is fine for all-English final in Bilbao.
Fernandes was named in a very strong Man Utd starting XI against Chelsea on Friday night but was substituted in the second half as his side fell to a 1-0 loss at Stamford Bridge.
Now, the good news is the influential attacking midfielder should be fit to lead the team out at the San Mames whilst Amorim's options have increased following the returns of Ayden Heaven and Toby Collyer to the matchday squad.
Leny Yoro was injured off the ball in the second half of Manchester United’s recent hime loss to West Ham and the Frenchman is doubtful for the Europa League final.
The defender did not take part in United's training session last week and missed the trip to Stamford Bridge but was doing physical training in the gym.
This may be a positive sign.
Potential return date: Tottenham (n) on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Matthijs de Ligt suffered a fresh injury in the Premier League loss to Brentford, though Amorim believes that the latest issue is not a serious one.
Speaking before the Chelsea game, the Man United boss delivered an update on the Dutchman and Yoro: “I don't know if they are going to be available [for the Europa League final].
“We are going to push, because it is a final and all the players want to play that really bad.
“I think they will not go to Chelsea, but we have a possibility to have some of them in the final.”
Potential return date: Tottenham (n) on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
A regular at wing-back since Amorim took over at United, Diogo Dalot has been absent since suffering a calf injury in last month’s loss to Wolves.
The good news is the Portugal international has resumed individual training and might be targeting a place on the bench if he's able to prove his fitness.
Potential return date: Tottenham (n) on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee suffered a hamstring injury against Newcastle in April and walked off the pitch, but Amorim has since confirmed he is out for the season.
He said: “He’s not going to play more this season. Let’s prepare him for the next one.
“It’s tough, especially in this moment. I think he’s improving in all aspects of the game, so it’s hard for any player to stop.”
Potential return date: Next season
Martinez suffered a ruptured ACL against Crystal Palace in February and was ruled out for the season shortly thereafter. He has since undergone a successful surgery and is working to return next season.
Potential return date: Next season
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