Manchester United double FA Cup final boost with Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez both expected to be fit
MANCHESTER United have received a double FA Cup Final boost with confirmation Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez are both expected to be fit for the Wembley showdown with Chelsea.
Angry Jose Mourinho blasted Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial after United’s horror show defeat at Brighton on Friday, when they were without their usual strike duo.
Alexis Sanchez took a knock in United’s 2-1 win over Arsenal at Old TraffordREUTERS
Romelu Lukaku also limped off during the Red Devils’ 2-1 win over the GunnersPA:Press Association
Chilean ace Sanchez, scorer of the crucial semi-final equaliser against Spurs, was missing with a minor groin problem.
Belgian star Lukaku, United’s top scorer with 27 goals in his debut Old Trafford season, also missed out with an ankle problem.
But Mourinho has now been given upbeat medical bulletins on both players, who could even be available for Sunday’s final Prem game of the season against Watford.
Whether Mourinho would wish to risk either of them breaking down and missing the Cup Final is another issue, but the green light for both to play against Chelsea is a significant positive for the United boss.
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