Manchester United will be without key players Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez for their Premier League clash against Arsenal on Wednesday night.
The duo played pivotal roles in United’s dominant victory over Everton on Sunday, where braces from Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee propelled Ruben Amorim’s side to ninth place, narrowing the gap to the Champions League spots to just four points.
However, their availability for Amorim’s first major test as United manager at the Emirates Stadium has been ruled out due to suspensions.
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Both Mainoo and Martinez entered Sunday’s match on four yellow cards, just one caution away from suspension. Mainoo was booked early in the second half for a foul on Dwight McNeil, while Martinez was penalized for pulling Beto’s shirt during a counterattack. These infractions brought their tallies to five yellow cards each, triggering automatic one-match suspensions under league rules.
The loss of both players presents a significant challenge for Amorim, who is unbeaten in his first three matches since replacing interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy. To cover for Martinez, Amorim may turn to Luke Shaw or Harry Maguire, though Jonny Evans remains doubtful after missing the Everton game with a knock. In midfield, Casemiro is expected to retain his starting spot, with Manuel Ugarte and Mason Mount vying to replace Mainoo.
Aside from these suspensions, United have relatively few injury concerns. Leny Yoro and Victor Lindelof remain sidelined, but most of the squad is available for selection. However, the absence of Mainoo and Martinez could prove pivotal in a crucial test against an in-form Arsenal side.