The absence of Lisandro Martinez from Manchester United may end soon, as Erik ten Hag hints at his potential inclusion in the upcoming match against Newcastle on Wednesday.
Martinez, who has been out since March with a calf injury, could make his return after a string of training sessions. The Argentine defender’s last game was against Brentford six weeks ago.
Meanwhile, Raphael Varane won’t feature in the next game but there’s hope for him to play before leaving the club at the end of the season.
“We are definitely planning for Varane to play in the last few games,” Ten Hag said. “Not in the next one, but maybe on Sunday and in the FA Cup final.”
With two more matches to go, Manchester United is chasing European qualification, three points behind Newcastle in the league standings.
Ten Hag emphasized the importance of winning the upcoming game to keep their European hopes alive through league qualification.
Newcastle, on the other hand, is eyeing European football for the second consecutive year with a win against Manchester United. Manager Eddie Howe is awaiting updates on the fitness of Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson.
The focus for Newcastle is to finish the season strong and secure a place in Europe.
Key Players to Watch:
– Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes
– Newcastle United: Sean Longstaff
Both teams have historical stats favoring them, making it a tight game to predict. However, based on recent form and past records, a draw seems likely between Manchester United and Newcastle.
Manchester United have a strong record at home against Newcastle, and they are unbeaten in midweek Premier League games at Old Trafford. Despite this, Newcastle has a chance to make history by beating Manchester United for the third time this season.
Eddie Howe’s record in Manchester isn’t great, but surprises can happen in football. The win probability stands at 42.9% for Manchester United, 29.3% for Newcastle, and 27.8% for a draw.
