Antony, Maguire, McTominay - Man United injury news and return dates ahead of FA Cup semi-final

Manchester United winger Antony
Manchester United winger Antony -Credit:Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images


Manchester United's season is set to be defined by the FA Cup.

Following a nightmare Champions League and Premier League campaign, Erik ten Hag is now fully reliant on the historic domestic cup competition to save his season and potentially even his job. Winning the competition will secure Europa League football next year, which appears to be the best level of European football the club can hope to reach with just weeks left of the season.

Standing in the way of the final is Championship outfit Coventry City. Managed by former United man Mark Robins, the Sky Blues are looking to put the final nail in the Reds' season and have previous when it comes to knocking out Premier League opposition in this competition.

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Ahead of the trip to Wembley, MEN Sport has taken a closer look at the injury concerns for United.

Antony

Injury: Knock

What we know: The Brazilian winger pulled out of the game against AFC Bournemouth at the weekend having not trained on Friday. He shared an image of himself recovering in an ice bath on Tuesday and was pictured at Carrington training.

Potential return date: April 21 vs Coventry City

Harry Maguire

Injury: Unknown

What Ten Hag has said: "One thing was Harry Maguire had an issue in the first half [at Bournemouth] and for us he overcame [it]. During the game, he recovered from it and you see in the second half, he was up there and then he can express his leadership, he can express his defending qualities and his [ability] on the ball."

Potential return date: April 21 vs Coventry City

Scott McTominay

Injury: Knee

What we know: Ten Hag expressed that McTominay was a doubt for the trip to Bournemouth and as we now know, he was not in the team. It is understood his injury is not too serious though.

Potential return date: April 21 vs Coventry City

Luke Shaw

Injury: Thigh

What Ten Hag has said: "I expect him back, I think before the end of the season. That's the plan and he's still on schedule for this. He will return into our team."

Potential return date: May

Lisandro Martinez

Injury: Calf

What we know: United confirmed Martinez would be absent 'for at least a month' due to a muscle injury sustained in the draw at Brentford.

Potential return date: May

Raphael Varane

Injury: Muscular

What we know: The Reds confirmed that the World Cup winner would be out for a 'few weeks' after suffering his injury in the 4-3 defeat at Chelsea on April 4.

Potential return date: May

Victor Lindelof

Injury: Hamstring

What we know: The club confirmed the Swedish defender would miss 'at least a month' of football with a muscle injury sustained in the 1-1 draw at Brentford.

Potential return date: May

Jonny Evans

Injury: Muscular

What we know: The club announced Evans would be out of the trip to Bournemouth due to a 'short-term muscular issue'.

Potential return date: April 21 vs Coventry City

Anthony Martial

Injury: Groin

What Ten Hag has said: "I don’t know [if he will play again for United before leaving this summer]. He’s still with the medical [team]. He's out on the pitch but if he will be available I don’t know."

Potential return date: Unknown

Tyrell Malacia

Injury: Knee

What Ten Hag has said: The United boss said in February: "He had setbacks during his rehab process. It takes too long, it's bad for him. Bad for us. But now we've turned a point, and it's positive, he will return soon on the pitch. I don't think then it will take long before he's returning in the team training."

Potential return date: Unknown