Man Utd boost as Man City dealt huge injury blow ahead of FA Cup final, big star now ruled out
Manchester United have been handed a potential boost ahead of the FA Cup final as Manchester City have been dealt a huge injury blow, with Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson unavailable for selection for the game, according to ManchesterWorld journalist Michael Plant.
The Brazilian was withdrawn in the closing stages of their 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday night and will now miss the final two games of the season due to an eye socket fracture.
Man United and Man City will face off in the final of the FA Cup at Wembley on May 25, and Pep Guardiola could also be without Kevin De Bruyne after the Belgian midfielder was withdrawn against Spurs due to an ankle issue.
Stefan Ortega has featured for Man City in the FA Cup this term and would have been expected to start against the Red Devils, but having Ederson available could have given Guardiola other ideas.
The German goalkeeper might sustain an injury during the Manchester derby at Wembley, and being unable to call upon his Brazilian counterpart means his injury is a huge blow.
Man United secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Newcastle United last night and will need to win against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday to have any chance of qualifying for the Conference League next season via their league position.
Winning the FA Cup will see them secure a spot in the group stages of the Europa League instead, and manager Erik ten Hag will hope his men can get the job done.
They lost 3-0 at home and 3-1 away against Man City during the league campaign this season and will be desperate to prevent another defeat.
The reigning Premier League champions denied Man United a chance to land a domestic double last term after they stopped them in the FA final, and the Red Devils need to ensure such does not happen again as Ten Hag cannot afford to go trophyless.
Man City being without Ederson, and potentially, De Bruyne will be good news for Man United, and all eyes will be on them over the coming days.