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Manchester United handed massive double injury boost hours before Chelsea clash

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Updated 11:39 4 Apr 2024 GMT+1Published 11:40 4 Apr 2024 GMT+1

Manchester United handed massive double injury boost hours before Chelsea clash

Erik ten Hag has received a defensive boost ahead of tonight's game against Chelsea.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Manchester United have been handed a huge double injury boost ahead of tonight's big Premier League clash against Chelsea.

Man United resume their league campaign at Chelsea following their dramatic draw against Brentford last weekend.

Mason Mount scored his first goal for the club in what appeared to be the match winner, having struck in the 96th minute.

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But, in the 99th minute, Kristoffer Ajer levelled proceedings in a thrilling end to their fixture.

The Red Devils return to London as they travel to Stamford Bridge to face Mauricio Pochettino's side.

And ahead of tonight's meeting, Erik ten Hag has been dealt a big injury boost.

According to Samuel Luckhurst, Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans have both been passed fit and are in the squad for the showdown against Chelsea.

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It will come as a huge relief for Ten Hag, who will be without Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof while Luke Shaw is sidelined until May.

As for Martinez and Lindelof, they suffered muscle injuries against Brentford and are both ruled out for at least a month.

Varane was forced off injured at half-time against the Bees and Evan has missed the last two games.

But both players are in contention to play against Chelsea.

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Raphael Varane in action against Brentford. Image: Getty
Raphael Varane in action against Brentford. Image: Getty

On Wednesday, Ten Hag conceded he's lacking options at the back following the slate of injuries.

He said: "On the frontline and midfield we are OK, and we have options there but, in the backline, we have a lack of options.

"The good thing is back in training this afternoon is Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans."

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On Man United's current injury woes, the Dutch boss added: "We don't train too hard. With the standards in this league, you need to be fit.

"We have good departments, we have good people around with a lot of knowledge. Based on data, we make our decisions.

"The huge amount of games also has an impact."

Featured Image Credit: The Red Devils Latest/Getty

Topics: Erik Ten Hag, Manchester United, Raphael Varane, Football

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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