Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay are all back for Arsenal clash | OneFootball

Erik ten Hag finally has some good news ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League tie against Arsenal on Sunday.

Ten Hag was asked for an injury update during the pre-match press conference and said that Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford are back in training and could play against Arsenal on Sunday.

He said: “Bruno was on the pitch and Scott McTominay was on the pitch, so there are some players returning.

“Rashy, of course, he trained this morning as well, and we have to see how he recovered from this. But I think it looks quite good and I hope he can tomorrow make the next training and then see if he is available for Sunday.”

Mason Mount has picked up another injury and won’t play. He also said he still hopes that Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw could return for the FA Cup final.

Asked about Mount, he said: “It’s not that I am not happy with Mason. He is also a very robust player, you see in his profile. In the last four seasons before this, he only had a small issue in the end of his Chelsea career. He’s had very bad luck and he’s a really good player. We’ve really missed him this season.”

The manager also said “Luke Shaw had a setback in his process as well but there is still a hope and he will fight to be available for the final.”

Martinez asked to play against Arsenal but it was judged to be too soon.

“Yesterday, Licha came to me and wanted to play on Sunday against Arsenal but he’s not ready yet, he needs a little bit more time to go through the process.

“He is desperate to play. The team has missed him. He wants to play but has had three injuries across the season. He’s injury free now and has to get back into the team.”

There was also a question about whether he felt he should get a vote of confidence from the owners, given the pressure he is under.

“You have to ask this question to the owners not to me,” he said. “It’s my job and I take responsibility to speak to you. I don’t care if they do or don’t, I keep working to improve my team.”

Asked whether he was concerned for his job after fellow Dutchman Louis van Gaal was sacked by United after winning the FA Cup, he said:

“No, I think they have common sense. They have seen you have 32 different backlines, when you lose eight CB’s, when we see we don’t have a left back, they know that will have a negative impact.”

Speaking about the travelling fans’ reaction after the 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, Ten Hag remarked:

“They were our example on Monday. They backed us. They see how we struggle. They see the problems we have and have a good understanding about the injuries we have, but they keep backing the team. I’m very happy with them.”

“We are still fighting, and it’s a huge FA Cup final. We are still there. It can be a highlight of the season, but we know why we are under-performing. I am a realistic person, I see this, I analyse, and no team will perform with these injuries.”

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