Lisandro Martinez is set to make his latest comeback for Manchester United in the final home game of the season against Newcastle at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
The Argentina defender has missed large parts of the season due to foot surgery, knee ligament damage and, most recently, a calf strain.
But Martinez has been desperate to get fit and play a part at the end of the season, particularly the FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley on May 25.
Manager Erik ten Hag confirmed Martinez's return, and revealed that Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford and Willy Kambwala are battling to be fit in time to face Eddie Howe's side.
'Licha Martinez, I think he will return in the squad,' said Ten Hag. 'He's had some sessions with us and we plan for him to be available if this afternoon everything goes right in training. He will return to the squad. Some other players we have to see: Bruno, Rashford, Willy, if they are fit enough.'
Ten Hag also hopes that Raphael Varane can play for United again after confirming that he will leave the club a free agent at the end of the season. 'We are planning, definitely, for the last games,' said Ten Hag. 'Not tomorrow but we hope for Sunday (at Brighton) and then, of course, for the last game (Cup Final).'
Responding to speculation over Fernandes' future amid interest from Saudi Arabia, Ten Hag said: 'It's the same question as last week. The same answer. In all the years, he was a tremendously important player for Manchester United and creating the most chances across the Premier League. So many assists, so many goals. It's clear he's a very important player for us.'
biabeikmot
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mantizi
Fieacilpuy
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too late for sure
juadlotuz
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Not talking about Maguire?? Please sale Maguire now
cuzdeiklru
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And others remain injured and untecovered
SUKHENDEBNATH
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plzz don't we don't need him any more bcoz everything has been destroyed...
miybcdklry
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also rashford should be in that Newcastle game
miybcdklry
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thank God
Pass2Pogba
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it's too late. The news is useless, and now the season is over , so it is the top 6. we need new players . who can stay fit.
zutabemnpy
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sell this guy
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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eth has destroyed this team...i dont know why he wants to ruin martinez...he must leave him rest and play him to fa cup...
He needs match fitness first before the final
tadadikost
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Why return now the season is already over
sozkmorsty
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eth has destroyed this team...i dont know why he wants to ruin martinez...he must leave him rest and play him to fa cup...
Yipadknrsz
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I'm very excited πππππ€©π€©π l very missed you lich, β€οΈπ
winabcekls
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Amazing defender especially against city and Liverpool
InnocentTeddy
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let him play the final
NotKristianL
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I'm a Newcastle supporter, so no I'm not. we really want Casemiro out there tomorrow! He'll do great!
Ah got it makes sense
tiacdkmotz
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Youβre joking right
I'm a Newcastle supporter, so no I'm not. we really want Casemiro out there tomorrow! He'll do great!
NotKristianL
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Keep Casemiro at CB please! he's doing great πππ
Youβre joking right
lbcrna
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the last time Martinez played against city haaland and Foden scored a hard trick each the result was 6:3 . Martinez and Varane we're our center back on that day
lbcrna
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Should start him on the bench and save him for the FA final to avoid unnecessary injuries. Only plays him when absolutely needed!
so you really think Martinez is that important to Manchester United his height is already makes him an easy target for top EPL strikers .the last time he played against city haaland scored 3
lbcrna
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if he like let him stay there, he wasn't available when the team really needed him . All this set of players who can't play 20 games for man utd in a season due to injury should be allowed to leave
duabcelmtu
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good news wey dey sweet belle.
tiacdkmotz
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Keep Casemiro at CB please! he's doing great πππ
Seyakopu
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the butcher is back
vazadklmsy
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welcome back Martinez God will strengthen you with good health and energy to play well this time bro πͺππ.
Fumeilnstz
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well come back Martinez May will continue strengthen you
jipceiloyz
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Should start him on the bench and save him for the FA final to avoid unnecessary injuries. Only plays him when absolutely needed!
zoyeikmopz
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everyday same news nonsense
zubbdilotz
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Pls don't go back to injury again. My God will continue strengthen you Martinez you are an Amazing defender
AlviNashys
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Welcome back
Harnandez080
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Thatβs a very good news
Teyacklort
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owh put more efforts
tuwcklosz
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welcome
touceklouz
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It will good for Martinez for coming back
tuwcklosz
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odegaard welcome bro