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Anthony Martial a doubt for FA Cup final, confirms Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho

Anthony Martial endured a frustrating evening on the south coast
Image: Anthony Martial missed Sunday's game against Watford with a knee injury

Jose Mourinho has confirmed Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is a doubt for Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea with a knee injury.

Martial had been in line to start United's final Premier League of the season against Watford, which Mourinho's side won 1-0, but was left out after sustaining the injury in training on Friday.

Mourinho now doubts the France international will available for the Wembley showpiece against Chelsea this weekend.

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"Anthony, I have to wait a bit for more. It's his knee," Mourinho said.

"He was injured in the Friday training session and yesterday [Saturday] he could not train. He had treatment in the morning at the training ground and he stayed away.

"I'm waiting for the doctor but when it's impossible to play today, I have my doubts [for the cup final]."

Romelu Lukaku limped out of Manchester United's win over Arsenal
Image: Romelu Lukaku limped out of Manchester United's win over Arsenal

Mourinho was more optimistic when asked about the fitness of striker Romelu Lukaku, who has spent time in Belgium recovering from an ankle injury he picked up during the 2-1 win against Arsenal on April 29.

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"Let's wait and see, also for Romelu. I know he will be back on Tuesday," Mourinho added.

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