Rúben Amorim has confirmed that Manchester United will be without four players for their upcoming FA Cup third-round match against Arsenal due to injuries, while one player remains a potential returnee. The highly anticipated clash will take place at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, as both teams aim for silverware this season.
Arsenal will be looking to bounce back from their recent 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final. Meanwhile, United, who have had extra time to prepare, come into the match following a hard-fought 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League.
In an interview with MUTV, Amorim gave an update on the squad’s fitness ahead of the match. “Victor Lindelöf is still unavailable, and Jonny Evans is also sidelined,” he said. “Amad has picked up a minor issue, but there’s a chance he could recover in time. Luke Shaw is making steady progress, and Mason Mount is also improving. The rest of the squad is fit and ready.”
With four players out and Amad’s availability uncertain, Amorim also addressed rumors about potential January signings. “I don’t recall saying I specifically want new players,” he clarified. “What I emphasized is refining our recruitment strategy. Any new signing must fit our system. While risks are sometimes necessary, we also need to focus on developing talent from the Academy.”
Amorim stressed his commitment to nurturing the current squad. “Our priority is retaining our top players, especially those who reflect the club’s values. I’m very proud of young talents like Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho. They’re improving steadily and contributing significantly.”
Looking ahead to the match against Arsenal, Amorim urged his players to stay focused. “Right now, our priority is the game. The players are training hard, and we’ll finalize the lineup closer to matchday. The focus is on giving their best in this important fixture.”
