How Man Utd will be forced to line up without Martinez, Varane and Rashford for FA Cup semi-final against Brighton | The Sun

MANCHESTER UNITED will be forced to rely on several back-up players when they face Brighton in the FA Cup semi-final.

The clubs meet at Wembley on April 23 for a spot in the final but United could be without three key players.




Marcus Rashford could miss the match after the club confirmed he will be out for a "few games" following an injury during the win over Everton.

This means that Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag could give a chance to Anthony Martial to impress on the left wing.

The French attacker is capable of playing across the frontline and could fill in for the England international if he is unable to feature.

Alternatively, exciting prospect Alejandro Garnacho would also be able to deputise off the left-hand side.

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But the main issue for the Dutch manager is in the heart of his defence.

Lisandro Martinez was carried off the pitch in tears in the Europa League clash against Sevilla.

The Argentine pulled up with nobody near him and could be set for a spell on the sidelines.

Fellow centre-back Raphael Varane also picked up an injury in the game as he was withdrawn at half time.

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That means Ten Hag will likely have to rely on back-up pair Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.

The duo have been on the fringe of the team this year as Ten Hag has favoured pairing Varane and Martinez together.



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