elcome to Sportstar’s LIVE weblog of the FA Cup semifinal between Manchester United and Brighton, being performed from the Wembley Stadium in London, England.
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Manchester United can sick afford to dwell an excessive amount of on its surprising 3-0 defeat to Sevilla, which resulted in elimination from Europa League, because it heads to Wembley to face off in opposition to an in-form Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday for a spot within the FA Cup last.
The Sevilla defeat was a crushing blow for United’s hopes for a primary European title in additional than 5 years. Erik ten Hag can be notably nervous about how his workforce capitulated defensively, with goalkeeper David de Gea and skipper Harry Maguire at fault for 2 of the three targets.
With no Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane to name upon, Ten Hag can be pressured to stay with Maguire on the again, in opposition to a free-flowing Brighton facet, which has been some of the thrilling sides in Premier League this season.
Led by a scorching wing duo of Kauro Mitoma and Solly March, Brighton’s assault will pose critical inquiries to a floundering United defence.
The Red Devils although will welcome again its leader-in-spirit Bruno Fernandes, who needed to sit out of the Sevilla recreation as a consequence of suspension.
Marcus Rashford too will likely be anticipated to begin as Ten Hag appears to be like add yet one more title in his first yr on the membership, having received the League Cup earlier this yr.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com