Harry Maguire gives worrying injury update ahead of FA Cup final against Man City | OneFootball

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has admitted that he’s still unsure whether he’ll be fully fit and ready to play against Manchester City this weekend.

United are set to make their way to Wembley on Saturday to take on Pep Guardiola’s men in the FA Cup final.

Not only does the clash represent the Red Devils’ last chance of winning silverware this season but it also represents an avenue of getting into the Europa League.

Maguire, who picked up a muscle injury in early May was believed to be out of action for three weeks. This effectively threw his participation in the FA Cup final into doubt.

Before that, the England international played through the pain barrier in games against Bournemouth and Coventry but it seems like the issue aggravated and made it necessary for him to be sidelined.

While Maguire has been on the treatment table, United have been boosted by the respective returns of Lisandro Martinez, Willy Kambwala and Raphael Varane.

The former United skipper spoke to talkSPORT and gave an update on his fitness ahead of the showpiece Wembley event.

He said, “Obviously it’s disappointing and a frustrating time to get injured. I still don’t know if I’m going to be fit. It’s going to be a late one. I’m hoping to be fit for the squad for the FA Cup final but it will be touch and go.”

“It’s probably the first time in my career that I’ve had a few muscle injuries throughout the season. It is frustrating and it feels different. You always want to play so maybe I need to look at how I’m managing myself and stuff like that.”

The FA Cup is an opportunity for Maguire to win his second trophy at Old Trafford and the central defender admitted that it’s something he’s relishing.

“It would mean absolutely everything. Playing for this club demands winning trophies. We did that last year and we’ve given ourselves an opportunity at the end of a difficult season to get another one. That’s what our focus is.”

He delved into what it means to play for United and explained that it’s a huge honour and privilege despite the intense scrutiny that comes with it.

Maguire added that at this level, one just has to accept things as they are and quickly get used to it.

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