Brazilian winger Antony was taken off on a stretcher in the 4-1 win over Chelsea, leading Ten Hag to admit the ankle injury was “serious”.
That means he won’t feature on the final day of the Premier League, giving Sancho the chance to impress and earn his place in the FA Cup final.
Ten Hag praised the 23-year-old’s display on the right wing on Thursday night, which included Anthony Martial’s assist to make it 2-0.
“He did very well on the right side, and I think he played a very good game,” the United boss said.
“And I think Jadon Sancho was one of the players who (progressed well) this season. And there were a lot of players in our squad who progressed well. I think it’s a good basis to go further .
United can choose to take no chances with left-back Shaw after he was sent off at half-time against Chelsea with a back complaint. Tyrell Malacia is ready to provide cover at Old Trafford if he doesn’t make the roster.
With the FA Cup final just six days after Fulham’s visit, and with a top-four place assured, Ten Hag could be tempted to rotate his squad and keep Marcus Rashford and Raphael Varane cool after recent troubles .
Lisandro Martinez, Marcel Sabitzer and Donny van de Beek are all unavailable.
predicted Man Utd XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Malacia; Casemiro, Eriksen; Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford; Martial.
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