Anthony Martial: Manchester United forward ruled out of FA Cup final with Manchester City with hamstring injury

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has been ruled out of the FA Cup final against Manchester City on Saturday with a hamstring injury. Martial sustained the injury in the 2-1 win over Fulham last Sunday and joins Marcel Sabitzer, Donny van de Beek and Lisandro Martinez on the list of sidelined players.

Ad There are also injury concerns over Antony, after he was taken off on a stretcher in tears in the 4-1 win over Chelsea, but manager Erik ten Hag said the Brazilian will “probably recover” in time for the final. Premier LeagueTen Hag hails 'vital' win over Wolves as top-four hopes boosted13/05/2023 AT 17:05 Tests revealed Martial has suffered a muscle tear and it means he will have missed 33 matches this season through several different setbacks.

A club statement read: “Anthony Martial is out of Saturday’s FA Cup Final against Manchester City due to injury. “The French international strained his hamstring towards the end of Sunday’s 2-1 win against Fulham at Old Trafford.

“Assessments have since revealed a muscle tear that rules the 27-year-old out of the Wembley showdown.” Europa League final: Can Jose Mourinho become one of the best Roma managers? Karim Benzema: Real Madrid star receives 'lucrative offer' to join unnamed Saudi Arabian club Atletico Madrid president confirms Joao Felix is returning to club Martial has scored six goals and made two assists in 21 Premier League matches this season but is yet to complete a full 90 minutes. The France international had been hoping to be in contention to start at Wembley against Man City, who are looking to match the Treble won by Sir Alex Ferguson's United in 1999.