DEVASTATING NEWS: reported by an unknown source, big problem for Erik ten hag ahead of FA Cup final against Manchester City as Bruno is ruled out of game due to injury sustained in training. He said ” other players are back but he ‘Bruno Fernandes’ is out he had a little knock in training and he’s a doubt for the match. We will try our best to use what we have”. Manchester United prepares to face Manchester City in the FA Cup final with major players back from injury and seen in training but Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Bruno Fernandes is out. Manchester United will be without Portuguese magnificent against man city.

Manchester United have received significant boosts before Saturday’s FA Cup final, as Mason Mount, Anthony Martial, and Victor Lindelof joined training on Wednesday.

Mount has been absent for the last three matches in a season plagued by injuries, limiting him to only eight starts since his £60 million transfer from Chelsea. However, he may be fit to rejoin the squad for the match against Manchester City at Wembley.

Martial has been out of action since early December, undergoing groin surgery in January. This season, he has made only seven starts. The French forward is expected to leave Old Trafford as a free agent after nine years, as United have opted not to activate the 12-month extension in his £250,000-a-week contract.

Lindelof, who also faces an uncertain future at the club, has been sidelined for the last 10 games due to a hamstring injury sustained against Brentford at the end of March.

This development provides Erik ten Hag, the United manager, with a much-needed boost. Recently, Ten Hag has seen the return of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane from long-term injuries.

Ten Hag is hopeful that Harry Maguire will recover in time for Wembley, potentially giving United all five senior center-backs available against City. Even if Maguire isn’t fully fit, the bench should be stronger, as Ten Hag has had to rely on teenagers in recent games.

“Our center-half position has been a nightmare this season,” Ten Hag said after the victory at Brighton last weekend. “I’m glad we have options to choose from now. We need to consider both quality and fitness levels, and we’ll likely need more than two center-backs next week.”

In the last two matches, Ten Hag has employed Bruno Fernandes as a false nine and might continue this strategy against City. Mount could compete with Scott McTominay for the No.10 role.