Harry Maguire’s addition to the injury list alongside Raphael Varane, Lisandro Lopez, and Victor Lindelof further exacerbates Manchester United’s defensive issues.
The England international sustained a muscle injury during training, forcing him to sit out for three weeks. Consequently, he will be absent for the remainder of the Premier League season and could potentially miss the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
The Manchester United defender, is in a race against the clock to recover from an injury and be ready for the FA Cup final.
The talented centre-back, who represents England internationally, sustained a muscle injury during a training session with his club prior to their upcoming match against Crystal Palace on Monday evening.
He will be unable to participate in the remaining three league games of the Premier League season due to the problem. However, there are reports suggesting that there is a possibility of him recovering in time for the FA Cup final, which is scheduled for May 25 and will be against Manchester City.
![Fabrizio Romano] Man United defender Harry Maguire has picked up a muscle injury in training. United staff expect Maguire to be out for three weeks, hoping to be fit for FA Cup](https://external-preview.redd.it/fabrizio-romano-man-united-defender-harry-maguire-has-v0-SriAbdnqqIflcxQI5GvCzdqAH8hHj_AZb8Fh1ZALLGQ.jpg?width=1080&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=1b9a9ca7172908630c5d06aac37102e459c5a23a "Harry Maguire has been ruled out for the remainder of the Premier League campaign 3")
It is worth noting that England’s first Euro 2024 game is set to take place on June 16 against Serbia. Prior to that, there will be two friendlies, one against Bosnia on June 3 and another against Iceland four days later.
This news comes as a setback for United, as they strive to end the season on a high note after a disappointing performance. Their aim is to secure a spot in the UEFA Europa League without having to defeat City at Wembley.
United has faced challenges with injuries in their defense throughout the season. Currently, Willy Kambwala, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, and Lisandro Martinez are all sidelined, while Jonny Evans has just resumed training.
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has filled in at times, playing in the last three matches. Following Newcastle’s victory over Burnley and Chelsea’s win against West Ham this weekend, United now sits in eighth place, putting them out of contention for both the Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League next season.