The dream of the treble is no longer alive for the Red Devils, who suffered a humble 5-2 defeat to Sevilla in the quarter-finals of the Europa League on Thursday with a 3-0 defeat in Spain.
Since the 2017-18 campaign, Man United have been unsuccessful in the FA Cup final, and Erik ten Hag’s men beat Fulham in a chaotic quarter-final to identify a draw with the Seagulls.
Here, Sports Mole summarises the latest news about Man United’s injuries and suspension ahead of the clash with Brighton, which have damaged Grimsby Town’s hearts over the past eight.
Phil Jones
Status: OutType of injury: KneePossible return date: Unknown
With Man United potentially running with a single recognised centre-back at Wembley, Phil Jones had tipped to make a sensational return for the semi-final. However, it is now revealed that the Englishman suffered a relapse from his serious knee injury in pre-season, and has likely played his last game for the club as Ten Hag denies him selection.
Antoine Marcial
Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Not specified Possible return date: April 23 (vs Brighton)
Anthony Martial, who had just returned from a hip injury, was limping in the 54th minute of Thursday’s loss to Sevilla. The seriousness of the Frenchman is not yet clear, but it is emerging as the first doubt ahead of the semifinal.
Donny van de Beek
Status: OutType of injury: KneePossible return date: Unknown
Donny van de Beek remains on the long road to recovery from the knee problem he suffered at the end of the season in January, but he was still hoping to play at Wembley.
Alejandro Garnacho
Status: OutType of injury: AnklePossible return date: Unknown
Teen star Alejandro Garnacho is still not recovering from an ankle injury and Man United is reportedly preventing young foreigners from Argentina from representing their country at the upcoming U-20 World Cup next month.
Tom Heaton
Status: OutType of injury: AnklePossible return date: Unknown
Second-choice goalkeeper Tom Heaton was sidelined with an ankle challenge at half-time abroad, and while he is not expected to be out any longer, he will not be in the Wembley squad.
Lisandro Martinez
Status: Out Type of injury: Foot Possible return date: Unknown
Lisandro Martinez left the pitch through fellow Argentines Gonzalo Montiel and Marcos Acuna after fracturing a metatarsal in Man United’s Europa League quarter-final first leg with Sevilla, and now it is shown that he will miss the rest of the season.
Rafael Varane
Status: OutType of injury: AnklePossible return date: Unknown
Raphael Varane, another victim of that 2-2 draw at Old Trafford, exacerbated a past ankle problem, and Man United will have to deal without the World Cup winner for several weeks.
Scott McTominay
Status: Big doubt Type of injury: Blow Possible return date: April 23 (vs Brighton)
Scott McTominay’s move has now ruled him out of Man United’s last 3 games in all tournaments, and it remains to be noted that he will receive the green light for the semi-final.
LIST OF MANCHESTER UNITED SUSPENSIONS
Harry Maguire
Return date: 27 April (against Tottenham Hotspur)
In addition to Man United’s defensive crisis, Harry Maguire received his yellow card of the FA Cup season in the quarter-finals, and will reach the semi-final by suspension. On a more positive note, Bruno Fernandes is back after serving a Europa League ban.