FA Cup semi-final: Key Man United duo return as Erik Ten Hag makes multiple changes against Brighton

Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes have both been chosen to start for Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final against Brighton.
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The Red Devils will be licking their wounds following a damaging 3-0 defeat against Sevilla on Thursday night, which knocked them out of the Europa League at the quarter-final stage.

In-form Brighton are arguably favourites for the tie but will be wary they will be coming up against a wounded animal looking to make amends.

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The Old Trafford club are without key defenders Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane, who both suffered long-term injuries in the first-leg against Sevilla.

Marcus Rashford, who came off the bench in the second-half at Sevilla, starts up front against Brighton after making a quick recovery from a groin injury.  (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)Marcus Rashford, who came off the bench in the second-half at Sevilla, starts up front against Brighton after making a quick recovery from a groin injury.  (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Marcus Rashford, who came off the bench in the second-half at Sevilla, starts up front against Brighton after making a quick recovery from a groin injury.  (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Skipper Harry Maguire also misses out through suspension. That means Bruno Fernandes – who was suspended for the trip to Spain – takes back the captain’s armband.

Marcus Rashford, who came off the bench in the second-half at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium, starts up front after making a quick recovery from a groin injury.

The front three is completed by Antony and Anthony Martial, who has recovered from a minor injury against Sevilla.

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Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka both keep their place in the team, with Tyrell Malacia on the bench.

De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Shaw, Dalot, Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes, Antony, Rashford, Martial

Subs: Butland, Malacia, Sabitzer, Fred, Sancho, Weghorst, Pellistri, Williams, Elanga