Defensive pair Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt of Manchester United were reportedly missing from training only a week ahead of the Red Devils’ Europa League Final matchup against Tottenham Hotspur at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. Rúben Amorim’s team is set to play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Friday night for their second to last game of the 2024–25 Premier League season. Following this, United will concentrate on the Europa League final at San Mames on Wednesday, May 21, where they and Tottenham will look to secure a trophy after disappointing seasons in domestic competitions. Additionally, read: 2025 U-20 AFCON: Harcourt Optimistic That Flying Eagles Will Defeat South Africa. As the teams prepare for their trip to the Basque Country, both are facing injury issues, particularly Amorim, who is dealing with multiple defensive challenges within his team. The Portuguese coach expressed his annoyance on the sidelines when Yoro had to leave the match due to a foot injury during the 2–0 loss against West Ham United on Sunday. The Metro reports that the 19-year-old did not participate in Wednesday’s training at Carrington, even though Amorim indicated it could be just a “minor issue.” De Ligt was absent as well. Following a six-match absence caused by a foot injury, the Dutch international returned as a substitute during United’s away victory against Athletic Bilbao in early May. Just three days later, he rejoined the starting lineup for the game against Brentford. Unfortunately, he was on the field for just 35 minutes before suffering a knee injury. Additionally, check out: NPFL: Abia Warriors’ leading scorer Ijoma expresses excitement over his first CAF appearance following being named Player of the Month for April. Amorim still has several defensive choices available, including Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Noussair Mazraoui, and Victor Lindelöf. Lisandro Martínez has been confirmed to miss the remainder of the season. Manchester United aims to secure a victory in the 2024/2025 UEFA Europa League Final against Tottenham Hotspur as they strive to salvage a season that has been largely disappointing. The 20-time champions of English football currently rank 16th in the league standings, merely two spots above the already relegated Ipswich Town, indicating their poorest league performance since the Premier League’s inception.
