Manchester United forward Antony could potentially miss the FA Cup final

• Manchester United forward Antony could potentially miss the FA Cup final against Manchester City
• Antony was injured when United hosted Chelsea in a Premier League clash at Old Trafford
• The Brazilian was helped out of the pitch on stretchers by the medics

Manchester United forward Antony is uncertain to participate in the upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester City next month. This uncertainty arose after he was forced off the field on a stretcher during the first half of Thursday’s Premier League match against Chelsea.

In his debut season with United, Antony has been a regular player under the management of Erik ten Hag, following his high-profile £85 million transfer from Ajax last summer. Although the 23-year-old has displayed glimpses of his potential, his performances in England have been inconsistent. Nevertheless, he managed to contribute to six goals directly over the course of the Premier League campaign.

Antony’s injury occurred during a characteristic run, as he engaged in a challenge with Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah. While attempting to advance the ball with a skilful move, Antony’s ankle appeared to get trapped under Chalobah’s leg. It is worth noting that the tackle from Chalobah was fair. Antony immediately sensed the severity of the injury, clutching his right ankle and promptly signalling to the United bench. Frustrated, he pounded the ground—an action often indicative of genuine pain.

Manchester United forward Antony was injured during a Premier League clash against Chelsea and could potentially miss the FA Cup final against Manchester City. | PHOTO: Premier League |

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Medical staff rushed onto the field to provide extensive treatment before Antony was eventually carried off on a stretcher. The gravity of the response and the caution exhibited suggest that his chances of making a full recovery in time for United’s final Premier League match against Fulham on Sunday are exceedingly slim. Moreover, the FA Cup final at Wembley, scheduled a week later, also hangs in the balance.

Although Marcus Rashford was rested at the start of the Chelsea match, he is expected to return to the starting lineup for the final. However, if Antony remains unavailable, his place would likely be filled by Jadon Sancho, who further bolstered his claim with a clever assist for Anthony Martial’s goal in the first half.

Antony’s involvement in the FA Cup final is uncertain due to his recent injury against Chelsea. While he has displayed promise throughout the season, his time on the pitch has been marred by inconsistency. The severity of the injury suggests that he is unlikely to recover in time for United’s final Premier League game and raises doubts about his availability for the highly anticipated cup final. In his absence, Jadon Sancho is the most probable candidate to replace him in the starting lineup.