Manchester United confirm squad for Real Betis with two key players missing

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UEL Manchester United confirm squad for Real Betis with two key players missing

Kolawole Babatunde 21:42 - 15.03.2023

Manchester United have flown to Spain ahead of their last-16 Europa League tie with Real Betis, but will be without two of their important players.

Two key players will be missing for Manchester United as they look to advance into the Europa League quarterfinals following a 4-1 advantage in the first leg.

Antony and Anthony Martial will not be available for the second leg of their last-16 Europa League tie with Real Betis.

Martial will miss Manchester United tie Real Betis
Martial will miss Manchester United tie Real Betis

What happened?

Antony was missing in training as his United teammates trained at Carrington on Wednesday ahead of their Europa League fixture. A further update is expected from Erik ten Hag regarding the situation of the Brazilian winger.

Meanwhile, Martial was also absent from training on Wednesday morning, and he will not feature against Betis. The French forward has not been listed in a matchday squad since returning from his latest injury setback.

Alejandro Garnacho is another absentee after picking up an ankle ligament injury against Southampton at the weekend.

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Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes at risk

Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes are on two yellow cards in the Europa League and are at risk of missing the first leg of the quarterfinal if United advance.

Ten Hag could afford to rest them or manage their minutes thanks to a 4-1 win at Old Trafford, courtesy of goals from Marcus Rashford, Antony Fernandes, and Wout Weghorst. However, he has reiterated that he will start his strongest XI.