Ten Hag provides fitness update on Martial and Antony ahead of Fulham clash

FOOTBALL Ten Hag provides fitness update on Martial and Antony ahead of Fulham clash

Imran Otieno 19:48 - 17.03.2023

The two players missed the second leg clash against Real Betis.

After missing the second leg of the UEFA Europa League clash against Real Betis, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has admitted that Anthony Martial and Antony are doubts for the clash against Fulham.

The Carabao Cup winners take on Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-finals at Old Trafford on Sunday before teams can break for the first international break of the year.

Martial’s season has been ravaged by injuries which have led to him featuring sparingly while Antony was withdrawn in the 74th minute of Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Southampton.

Speaking in a pre-match press conference ahead of the Fulham clash, Ten Hag revealed that Martial has been ruled out of the clash while Antony is a major doubt.

"So we have to talk about [it] and I think Anthony Martial will not be available and Antony dos Santos, we have to see how he will progress," said Ten Hag.

The Red Devils will also be without Alejandro Garnacho who left the game against Southampton in crutches, Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen, with the latter duo also sidelined with injury.

Another player certain to miss the clash is former Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro who is suspended after his red card against Southampton.

Ten Hag was quick to point out how United have fared on well without Casemiro despite statistics showing they have struggled without the Brazilian midfielder.

"We did really well without Casemiro, against Arsenal, the two against Leeds. I think we also did really well without Casemiro also at the start of the season, but I want to have Casemiro available, because he has a huge impact on our game,” added Ten Hag.