Fri Feb 07 18:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Manchester United Faces Leicester City in FA Cup Clash Amidst Injury Crisis

**Manchester, England** – Manchester United will face Leicester City in the Emirates FA Cup fourth round on Friday night, but manager Erik ten Hag will be without several key players due to injury. The match, kicking off at 8 PM GMT, comes after United’s dramatic victory over Arsenal in the previous round.

The biggest blow for United is the confirmed cruciate ligament injury suffered by Argentinian international Lisandro Martínez during last weekend’s match against Crystal Palace. Ten Hag confirmed in a press conference that Martínez will be sidelined for an extended period. Left-back Luke Shaw is also nursing a minor injury and will not be rushed back into action.

Goalkeepers Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton are also unavailable due to injury, leaving United’s goalkeeping options depleted. Further, the club confirmed that Mason Mount remains injured, while Marcus Rashford and Tyrell Malacia are currently on loan.

However, there is some good news: newly signed Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven are both available for selection, giving Ten Hag some options to bolster his squad. Jonny Evans will miss the game against his former club, as will Evans’ teammate Ricardo Pereira and Abdul Fatawu who are both injured.

Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, returning to Old Trafford, confirmed that midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is fit, and hinted at the possibility of giving opportunities to young players in the squad, including teenagers Jeremy Monga and Jake Evans. Van Nistelrooy also noted that several players are nursing minor injuries and their availability will be assessed closer to game time.

The match promises to be a fascinating encounter, with both teams facing injury challenges and fielding potentially altered lineups. The focus will be on how Ten Hag manages his depleted squad and navigates the challenge posed by Van Nistelrooy’s Leicester City side.

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