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Manchester United face defensive dilemma for Brighton FA Cup semi-final

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Manchester United could be without four senior defenders when they face Brighton in their FA Cup semi-final clash next week.

Erik ten Hag's side will be looking for another Wembley win when they face the Seagulls in the final four of the prestigious cup competition, but might have to do so with a makeshift defence.

United are sweating over the fitness of senior centre-backs Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez after they were both substituted during the Europa League draw with Sevilla on Thursday night. Read next: United issue Lisandro Martinez update amid injury crisis Martinez was carried off by Sevilla players Gonzalo Montiel and Marcos Acuna in the 87th minute before he required a stretcher.

The Argentine's withdrawal reduced United to 10 men when they were 2-1 up at the time, as they had made their five substitutions on a night Varane was also forced off through injury at half time.

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