Two Manchester United players are going into Sunday’s game against Everton knowing they’re at risk of a suspension against Arsenal in midweek.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - NOVEMBER 01: Head Coach Ruben Amorim of Sporting CP before the start of the Liga Portugal Betclic match between Sporting CP and CF Estrela da Amadora at Estadio Jose Alvalade on November 1, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)
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Manchester United take on Everton in a Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon, with new head coach Ruben Amorim looking for his first win in the competition after last week’s draw with Ipswich Town.
But there will be a couple of players walking a tightrope during the game, particularly with a match against Arsenal coming up on Wednesday.
Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo are both on four Premier League yellow cards for the season, knowing that a fifth would mean a one-game suspension. So if either player picks up a booking against Everton, they’ll be unavailable to face Arsenal.
For those interested, Arsenal’s only player currently close to the limit is Gabriel Jesus, also on four cards. But with Arsenal’s match against West Ham now complete, he’ll be available on Wednesday.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Old Trafford on September 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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In terms of other potential absentees against Arsenal, Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans have both had recent injuries, and it’ll be worth keeping an eye on whether they’re fit to make the squad against Everton. Both are very close to a comeback now.
Leny Yoro seems less likely to be involved against Arsenal, and he’s certainly not expected to play against Everton, having spent a few months on the sidelines following his pre-season injury against the Gunners.
Finally, Victor Lindelof will miss the Arsenal game with a groin injury.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: New Signings (L to R) Matthijs De Ligt, Leny Yoro ( using crutches due to a metatarsal injury ), Joshua Zirkzee and Noussair Mazraoui of Manchester United acknowledge the fans prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on August 16, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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With all those defensive injury worries, Martinez’s availability becomes all the more important, so he’ll certainly want to avoid getting booked in the Everton match.
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