EFL Cup

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EFL Cup | Final

Feb 26, 2023 at 4.30pm UK

Wembley Stadium

Man Utd
2 - 0
Newcastle

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Erik ten Hag provides fitness update on injured Manchester United trio

By Matt Law, Football Editor | 16 February 2023

Erik ten Hag provides fitness update on injured Man United trio

Manchester United trio Scott McTominay, Antony and Anthony Martial could be available for the EFL Cup final against Newcastle United.

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag is hopeful that Scott McTominay, Antony and Anthony Martial will all be available for the EFL Cup final against Newcastle United on February 26.

The trio are not with the Red Devils squad preparing for Thursday's Europa League knockout round playoff first leg with Barcelona at Camp Nou due to injury problems.

However, Ten Hag said that "it looks good" when asked whether the three players would be able to recover from their issues in time for the EFL Cup final at the end of the month.

"It looks good. I think they are on the way back. They are coming back in the training squad, [with] the individual [training work]," Ten Hag told reporters on Wednesday.

"At the end of the week, maybe Scott can begin training with the team and after the weekend maybe Antony [can do that too], but we have to see. They are making progress, [that is] what we see now."

Manchester United's Scott McTominay on October 13, 2022 © Reuters

McTominay is currently on the sidelines with a muscular problem, with the 26-year-old missing the team's last five matches in all competitions with the issue.

The Scotland international was on the bench against Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup on January 25, but he has not taken to the field since the 3-2 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League on January 22.

Antony, meanwhile, missed both Premier League matches against Leeds United due to a leg injury.

The Brazilian was initially expected to recover in time for the clash with Barcelona, but he has not been able to make the trip, with the forward staying back in Manchester to continue his rehabilitation.

Manchester United's Antony in action with Reading's Tom Mcintyre on January 28, 2023 © Reuters

Martial, meanwhile, has struggled with injury problems throughout the season, with the Frenchman suffering five separate issues so far this campaign.

The 27-year-old has spent time out with hamstring, Achilles, back and muscular issues, and he is currently on the sidelines with a hip problem.

Martial has been absent for Man United's last five Premier League matches, but he did come off the bench to score against Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup at the start of the month.

Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen remain long-term absentees for the Red Devils, while Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer are both suspended for Thursday's game against Barcelona.

Man United will face Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday and Barcelona at Old Trafford next Thursday before taking on Newcastle in the League Cup final.