Several key players injured; Coach Erik ten Hag praises Marcus Rashford; Harry Kane wants to join

Man Utd received bad news before the FA Cup final when striker Martial could not participate. Coach Erik ten Hag revealed the secret to Marcus Rashford's success. Harry Kane is said to choose MU if he leaves Tottenham.

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Anthony Martial (No. 9) is injured and cannot participate in the Man Utd vs Man City match in the FA Cup final. (Source: Getty Images)

FA Cup Final: Several key MU players injured

Man Utd's homepage announced: "The French international suffered a hamstring strain after the 2-1 win over Fulham in round 38 of the Premier League.

After testing, the medical team announced that Martial had suffered a muscle tear, meaning he would not be able to participate in the FA Cup final at Wembley on June 3.

This is bad news for coach Erik ten Hag because Martial is currently Man Utd's best striker. The French striker's stability has helped Man Utd play impressively in the final stages of the season.

In the absence of Martial, coach Ten Hag will likely give Wout Weghorst a starting opportunity. The Dutch striker and Marcus Rashford used to play well together in attack and could switch positions, a tactic that helped Man Utd change their attacks.

In addition to Martial, Man Utd also did not have the services of Lisandro Martinez, Antony and Marcel Sabitzer in the match against Man City, all of whom suffered long-term injuries and could only return in the new season.

Despite the defensive crisis, Man Utd still did not give Harry Maguire a chance. Sharing with the press, the Dutch strategist declared that Maguire had to accept being on the bench: "No one is happy with this situation. Maguire always trains at the best level.

But he has to compete for the center-back position with Raphael Varane, a great player." Coach Ten Hag even affirmed that if he does not accept the bench, Maguire is ready to be given the conditions to leave by Man Utd.

Man Utd finished third in the Premier League and qualified for next year's Champions League. In addition, if they beat Man City in the FA Cup final on June 3, Ten Hag's team will have their second title this season after the Carabao Cup.

Marcus Rashford received the title of MU's best player in the 2022/23 season. (Source: Daily Mail)

Marcus Rashford praised Marcus Rashford

The Dutch coach has come up with a four-step plan to restart Marcus Rashford's career, helping him perform well in the second half of the 2022/23 season.

Ronaldo's departure at the end of November last year left MU without a reliable striker.

However, coach Ten Hag turned to Marcus Rashford and called on the English striker to step up and take responsibility for scoring for the Red Devils.

Despite only scoring five goals last season, Rashford has exploded with 30 goals this season, including 22 goals after the 2022 World Cup.

Marcus Rashford is not perfect. He was benched for the trip to Wolves because he missed the team meeting.

However, without the goals of the 25-year-old striker, MU certainly cannot return to the Champions League.

It's no surprise that Marcus Rashford just received two individual awards at MU's recent awards gala.

On The Times , coach Ten Hag revealed the secret to helping his students revive: "What can I do? Rashford is a good player, extremely excellent and has impressive finishing ability.

So first of all, I created a new culture for him to show his full talent. Then, I helped Rashford to have more motivation and build a suitable style of play.

Improving fitness is also an important factor, don't forget that. When all four factors are present, Rashford will score.

He can play as a striker, on the left and on the right. If you look at the statistics, Marcus Rashford scores goals everywhere. However, he feels more comfortable playing as a striker or on the left."

Man Utd: Một số cầu thủ trụ cột chấn thương; HLV Erik ten Hag ca ngợi Marcus Rashford; Harry Kane muốn gia nhập

MU wants to sign Harry Kane (photo) but needs to convince Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy. (Source: LiveScore)

Is MU the only viable option for Harry Kane in the summer of 2023?

Harry Kane only wants to join the Red Devils and is ready to leave on a free transfer next year if Tottenham refuse to sell.

Exclusive sources from The Sun said that Harry Kane will stay at Spurs until the end of his contract, if he is not allowed to transfer to MU this summer.

The England captain turned down the chance to play abroad as he is just 48 goals away from Alan Shearer's Premier League scoring record.

Tottenham are ready to sell Kane to Real Madrid or Bayern Munich. However, the striker who is about to turn 30 is not concerned.

MU is Harry Kane's only viable option in the summer of 2023, because he does not want to upset Spurs fans by joining Chelsea or Arsenal.

Newly rich Newcastle are unlikely to spend £100m on a player, despite the potential of the Saudi Arabian owners. Liverpool and Man City are looking for new players in other positions.

Therefore, MU needs to convince Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to sell his most valuable "asset" to a domestic rival, even though he does not want to do this.

SunSport confirms that Harry Kane is determined to join the Old Trafford team, or he will fulfill the remaining part of his contract.

The second scenario is more likely and England's number one striker will become a free agent in June 2024.

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