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      Lisandro Martinez spotted leaving Old Trafford on crutches and in protective boot after Man Utd ace’s devastating injury

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      LISANDRO MARTINEZ left Old Trafford on crutches and in a protective boot in worrying scenes for Manchester United fans.The instrumental defender, 25, went down with nobody near him late on in the dramatic 2-2 draw with Sevilla in the Europa League quarter-final.

      He pulled up and gripped the back of his ankle as he broke down in tears.
      Two Sevilla players – Martinez’s Argentina team-mates Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel – carried him off the pitch before a stretcher took him away.
      But pictures from behind the scenes at the Theatre of Dreams showed the centre-back in his United coat using crutches and his right foot in the big boot.
      Erik ten Hag ruled out an Achilles injury, which would have been devastating for both the player and the club.
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      But TyC Sports reporter Gaston Edul in Argentina suggested it could be a fifth metatarsal injury, with more tests expected today.
      Ten Hag, though, confirmed he is almost certain to be without his World Cup-winning defender Martinez for Sunday’s trip to Nottingham Forest.
      The Dutchman said: “No, it is not the area. But I can’t tell what it is. But it is not the area of Achilles.
      “We have very good replacements with Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, so we have players who can replace them. But of course, it is a miss.
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      “I think he will not play on Sunday. It looks like that but I can’t say what is the diagnosis and I prefer to wait and then we are clear and we know exactly what it is.
      “I have spoken with him, he is okay, he is calm. Of course and we compete in three competitions and then you need a squad.
      “So if Licha Martinez, Raphael Varane are not available on Sunday then others have to do it.
      “We have seen on Saturday Harry Maguire played a good game and he came in tonight and also played a good game.

      “I have an idea what we can play on Sunday but first we have to see tomorrow and talk with the medical team, see who came out of the game and then we have a plan and then we will bring a good team on pitch.”
      The injury blow could be worsened if United are without Martinez for the second leg in Spain next week – with Varane and Marcus Rashford doubts plus Bruno Fernandes is suspended following a harsh yellow card.
      Lisandro Martinez went down clutching the back of his ankle against SevillaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Argentine looked devastated as he was carried off on a stretcherCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Man Utd icons Scholes and Schmeichel slam ’embarrassing, complacent’ team for blowing 2-0 lead vs Sevilla

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      PAUL SCHOLES slammed into Manchester United after they threw away a 2-0 lead to draw with Sevilla.The Red Devils were coasting thanks to Marcel Sabitzer’s first-half double before the Spanish visitors turned the game on its head.
      Paul Scholes questioned Manchester United’s complacencyCredit: Getty
      Peter Schmeichel expressed his disappointment and said some players need to look at themselvesCredit: Getty
      The Spaniards will be feeling confident ahead of next week’s return legCredit: Getty
      But Scholes bemoaned United’s complacency and claimed Erik ten Hag let Sevilla back into the game by weakening the team with his subs.
      Own goals from Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire produced an unlikely result and evened up the tie ahead of the second leg in Seville next week.
      Scholes fumed after the match on BT Sport, saying: “Great result for Sevilla. Man Utd were very quiet in second half, they didn’t create any chances.
      “Those subs weakened the team… you half-understand Anthony Martial, being fragile.
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      “But second half, United were really sloppy. If away goals were still around, United would face an uphill battle.
      “You saw enough to see Sevilla aren’t great, but it’s gonna be difficult.
      Scholes continued: “United were too complacent, too confident that Sevilla weren’t great in that first half.
      “United were playing so well and so confident – you’re thinking this is gonna be 3, 4, 5-0 and it’s gonna be tie over tonight.
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      “The second half was a complete disaster.
      “Sir Alex Ferguson wouldn’t have allowed us to be complacent in the second half of a quarter-final.
      “This is the time to win this game. You win it here tonight. That should be 3, 4, 5-0.”
      “Malacia really should have dealt with that first goal – he’s unaware of the danger – and from then on it was a really difficult night.
      “From then on it goes from bad to worse… injuries, suspensions, then they get the second goal.
      “We’ve just [they took their foot off the gas].
      “The manager should not let them take their foot off the gas in a big European quarter-final.”
      Sabitzer was Utd’s best player
      United were cruising through Marcel Sabitzer’s double before a late meltdownCredit: Reuters
      Bruno Fernandes will miss the second leg after picking up a yellow cardCredit: Getty
      To make matters worse for United Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane were forced off with injuries in the second half.
      Bruno Fernandes also picked up a booking which means he is suspended for the second leg.
      Another club icon Peter Schmeichel also piled into the players while appearing on BBC Radio 5 Live.
      He said: ”It’s a fair enough result, the way that it developed in the second half.
      “The players of Manchester United have missed a very good opportunity here.
      “A few players today need to have a look at themselves and think about whether they are contributing to the team enough.
      “There are a few players who should be embarrassed with their performances.
      “De Gea played well, he made two fantastic saves, could not do anything about the goals. He kept Man Utd in the lead to no avail.
      “Casemiro came back and played really well as well.
      “The best player is the guy who scored two goals, Marcel Sabitzer was really good.
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      “His team-mates have let him down…he showed the way and they didn’t catch on to it.
      “It’s 2-2 and as a Man Utd supporter, I’m really disappointed. This could and should have been a 5-0 win.” More

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      Lisandro Martinez in TEARS after injury as two Sevilla stars – his Argentina pals – carry him off in touching gesture

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      LISANDRO MARTINEZ was in tears after he was carried off the pitch by two Sevilla stars as Manchester United suffered a late collapse against Sevilla.The Red Devils were cruising to a victory over the Spaniards in the first leg of their Europa League quarter final thanks to Marcel Sabitzer’s first half brace.
      Lisandro Martinez looked to be in tears after suffering a suspected Achilles injury for Man UtdCredit: Reuters
      The defender was carried off the pitch by fellow Argentines Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel of SevillaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Martinez was then placed on a stretcher after reaching the sidelinesCredit: Getty
      The defender was then carried on the stretcher by medical staff back to the dressing-roomCredit: Getty
      But Sevilla grabbed one back in the closing stages as Tyrell Malacia turned a pull back from Jesus Navas’ cross into his own net.
      However, more bad news was in store as United suffered a major injury blow when key centre-half Martinez pulled up with nobody near him.
      The World Cup winner immediately gripped the back of his ankle despite there being no contact from anyone else.
      But before a stretcher could even come on the pitch, his Argentinian compatriots Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel of Sevilla hoisted him up and carried him to the sidelines.
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      Martinez was then placed on a stretcher and taken back to the dressing-room, forcing United to finish the game with ten men having used all of their substitutes.
      And things got even worse for United moments later as another own goal, this time courtesy of Harry Maguire, earned Sevilla a 2-2 draw to take back to Spain.
      Asked if Martinez had an Achilles injury, United manager Erik ten Hag said: “No, it is not the area.
      “But I can’t tell what it is. But it is not the area of Achilles.
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      “We have very good replacements with Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, so we have players who can replace them. But of course, it is a miss.
      “I think he will not play on Sunday. It looks like that but I can’t say what is the diagnosis and I prefer to wait and then we are clear and we know exactly what it is.
      “I have spoken with him, he is okay, he is calm. Of course and we compete in three competitions and then you need a squad. 
      “So if Licha Martinez, Rapha Varane are not available on Sunday then others have to do it.
      “We have seen on Saturday Harry Maguire played a good game and he came in tonight and also played a good game.
      “I have an idea what we can play on Sunday but first we have to see tomorrow and talk with medical, see who came out of the game and then we have a plan and then we will bring a good team on pitch.”
      Ten Hag did not rule out the possible return of Marcus Rashford from an apparent groin strain in the return leg: “There is a chance but I can’t confirm it in this moment.”
      Martinez’s expected absence will cause another huge headache for boss Ten Hag.
      His centre-half partner Raphael Varane came off at half time and was replaced by Maguire after suffering a knock.
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      And influential midfield maestro Bruno Fernandes will also be missing for next week’s second leg.
      He was harshly booked for handball during the first half – leading to a furious reaction from United legends and supporters. More

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      Man Utd player ratings: Marcel Sabitzer impresses at No10 but Tyrell Malacia struggles in crunch Europa League tie

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      MANCHESTER UNITED had a host of good performers before they collapsed in an eventful night at Old Trafford.Loan signing Marcel Sabitzer will take most of the plaudits as his first-half double set the tone for the Red Devils.
      Marcel Sabitzer was the star of the show with two goalsCredit: Reuters
      Anthony Martial impressed in a false nine roleCredit: Getty
      Tyrell Malacia was not at his best and scored an unfortunate own goalCredit: Getty
      The Austrian midfielder proved to be a fantastic choice to start for manager Erik Ten Hag, who was questioned as to why Christian Eriksen was not in the starting eleven.
      He played as the most advanced midfielder, with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro in behind him, but seemed to almost find himself thriving in the false nine position more often than not.
      Bruno Fernandes ran him close in a bid to be the best performer on the night, after providing a wonderful assist and controlling the game when United were in charge.
      It was a magnificent United display until they collapsed in the last 10 minutes of the game, which saw them concede twice, both of which were own goals from Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire.
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      Here is how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Red Devils display.
      David De Gea – 6
      It was a solid display from the Spaniard in net, whose wait for a win over Sevilla in a career-spanning eight attempts goes on.
      He made a great save to deny Nianzou just before the half-time whistle and there was not a lot that he could do about the Sevilla goals after two deflections from close range.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6
      Solid whenever he was required, made a few good sliding tackles and clearances.
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      Linked up well with Antony going forward, generally well positioned throughout the game. Dealt well with Acuna all game long on the right-hand side.
      Raphael Varane – 6
      Performed well in the first half before being substituted for Harry Maguire due to what looked like an injury.
      The Frenchman was always composed, solid at the back and strong in the air when his team needed him. Would have been rated higher if it wasn’t for his minutes.
      Lisandro Martinez – 7
      Another great performance from the man they call ‘The Butcher’ in some parts of Manchester.
      Nothing got past him today, and he was ever-dependable for Erik Ten Hag’s side. Great performance as he marshalled the back line and covered for Tyrell Malacia at times.
      Unfortunately for him and for United he looked to pick up a pretty serious injury, and had to be substituted in the second half.
      Tyrell Malacia – 4
      Malacia looked the weakest of the United defence, as they missed Luke Shaw through injury.
      The youngster was not great and gave the ball away on a few occasions. As for the own goal, he fell asleep at the back post, and allowed Navas to creep in behind him to give Sevilla hope.
      Casemiro – 6
      Another solid showing for United in his return to the Red Devils midfield.
      Did his job, and everything just seems so much calmer with his presence on the pitch. Some nice passes going forward, but nothing special from the Brazilian.
      Bruno Fernandes – 8
      A brilliant performance from the Portuguese magnifico, marred only by an unfortunate yellow card for handball on the edge of his own area, which will see him miss the second leg in Spain.
      His assist for Marcel Sabitzer’s first goal was a perfectly placed ball that split the defenders.
      Subbing him off for Christian Eriksen was a mistake by Erik Ten Hag.
      Marcel Sabitzer – 9
      Hardly put a foot wrong for United tonight, and scored both goals for United.
      Both of them were fine left-footed finishes as he often found himself in a false nine position, rather than his usual midfield slot.
      Almost got a brilliant backheel assist in the dying embers of the game too, but was let down by some poor finishing.
      Jadon Sancho – 6
      Thought he had opened the scoring inside thirty seconds for United, but then failed to really impact the game.
      Had a few good moments, and showcased his brilliant footwork on occasion, but lacked the end product.
      Antony – 8
      Another one of United’s better performers tonight, he caused no end of problems for Marcos Acuna on the right hand side.
      Skilful, direct and packed full of ability, he was unfortunate not to be on the scoresheet when he rattled the woodwork with a great effort on his wonderful left peg.
      Anthony Martial – 7
      Played really well for 60 minutes before being substituted for Wout Weghost in the second half.
      Got a wonderful assist for Marcel Sabitzer’s second goal, and looked dangerous every time he got on the ball in the attacking third. Good in the build-up phase for the Red Devils too.
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      Harry Maguire – 4 (HT)
      Scored a very unfortunate own-goal as Sevilla equalised late on. Failed to really inject the composure into the backline that Varane and Martinez did.
      Christian Eriksen – 5 (62′)
      Didn’t really impact the game, or show the quality that we know he has in the locker. Bruno Fernandes was controlling the game before Eriksen came on.
      Wout Weghorst – 5 (62′)
      Missed a half-chance following some good work from Marcel Sabitzer. The Dutch striker looked a step down from Anthony Martial in the first half.
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      Anthony Elanga – 5 (62′)
      Failed to impact the game in any real way.
      Facundo Pellistri – 5 (81′)
      Only played ten minutes, and looked full of energy on the right hand side, created a few half-chances but nothing too concrete. More

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      Man Utd 2 Sevilla 2: Wasteful Red Devils throw away two-goal lead in shambolic late meltdown as TWO stars go off injured

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      ERIK TEN HAG has not got much wrong since he came to Manchester United.This was another matter.
      Two late own-goals from Man Utd blew their Europa League tie against Sevilla wide openCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      United were cruising through Marcel Sabitzer’s double before a late meltdownCredit: Reuters
      The Spaniards will be feeling confident ahead of next week’s return legCredit: Getty
      With his team in charge he made four unforced substitutions during the second-half.
      The players who came on, bar Christian Eriksen, were simply not as good as those who went off.
      And from dominating with two Marcel Sabitzer goals inside the first 21 minutes, they ended up level and all over the place.
      Jesus Navas, ex of Manchester City, drove in a cross on 84 minutes that deflected off Tyrell Malacia and David De Gea at the near post and went in.
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      Then in injury time it was Harry Maguire’s turn to put the ball in at the wrong end as Youssef En-Nesri’s header bounced off him and past De Gea.
      The travelling faithful went mad, the rest of Old Trafford was dumbstruck.
      It had all started so well.
      Sabitzer is just on-loan at Manchester United.
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      Sabitzer needed just 14 minutes to get off the markCredit: Reuters
      The ace smashed one home to boost the Old Trafford crowdCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      On the evidence of this first half the deal should be made permanent from Bayern Munich.
      Ten Hag had called on Anthony Martial to step up to the plate with top scorer Marcus Rashford injured.
      Instead it was 29-year-old Sabitzer with a couple of swings who looked like he had smashed Sevilla out the ball park.
      His quick fire first half double had put Manchester United in charge of this Europa League quarter-final.
      But a failure to find a third goal and a late lapse has left a semi-final place up for grabs as the Red Devils head to Spain next week.
      Sabitzer’s opener came after 14 minutes.
      Sabitzer made it 2-0 to United seven minutes laterCredit: Getty
      The midfielder is showing Man Utd why they should make his loan from Bayern Munich permanentCredit: Getty
      Martial had more movement about him than we have seen for some seasons in this his first start back since injury.
      What a turn he did on the sideline to attract three Sevilla players before laying the ball off to Jadon Sancho.
      He found Casemiro, who was back and buzzing after his four game suspension.
      The Brazilian laid it off for Bruno Fernandes to slide a ball through and Austrian international Sabitzer’s shot looped over the goalkeeper with the help of a slight defelection.
      Strike two followed on 21 minutes with the lively Martial slotting the ball through this time for Sabitzer who finished with the look of a seasoned striker.
      Sabitzer scored as many goals in a seven minutes here as he did in 54 games at Bayern Munich.
      Erik Lamela was lucky to escape a red card for an apparent stamp on CasemiroCredit: ESPN
      Bruno Fernandes will miss the second leg after picking up a yellow cardCredit: Getty
      In fact for club and country it is now five in six games, having opened his United account against Fulham in the FA Cup and scoring two for Austria against Azerbaijan in the recent international break.
      Sabitzer has been moved up field in the last three games in a tactical tweak that has paid dividends.
      Bruno Fernandes in turn has dropped deeper to dictate play in a quarter-back role.
      He had called on Antony before the game to start giving more claiming ‘he can kill opponents’. 
      Sevilla’s Marcos Acuna was just dying for the game to end as he twisted, turned, fired and flicked.
      Antony’s performances are getting better, and better for United.
      Raphael Varane was forced off the pitch injuredCredit: AP
      Lisandro Martinez was in tears as he was carried off late onCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      He was alive in the very first breaths of this game playing a great ball through for Jadon Sancho to score after just 15 seconds but he was offside.
      Antony’s performance deserved a goal and he nearly got one too with a run and shot in the second half-that cannoned back off the inside of the far post.
      This was a Sevilla side who despite their pedigree in the competitions were vulnerable and United knew it.
      But did Ten Hag underestimate them with all the changes.
      He warned his side they would be a danger after all they have lifted this trophy six times in the guise of the UEFA Cup and now Europa League.
      The Spanish side also knocked United out the semi-finals of this competition in 2020 and the Champions League in 2018.
      Sevilla pulled one back in the 84th minute after Tyrell Malacia’s own goalCredit: PA
      Harry Maguire headed past David De Gea to make it 2-2 in the 92nd minuteCredit: Getty
      Still it was a club who arrived here in disarray, now on it’s third coach this season and standing 13th in the table having looked like title challengers for a time in the last campaign before a late collapse.
      On Friday they had surrendered a two goal lead in the last couple of minutes to draw 2-2 with Celta Vigo and had two players sent off.
      Another could have seen red when Erik Lamela’s studs landed on Casemiro’s shin.
      The VAR checked and stuck with the referees yellow.
      Casemiro would be in the wars again in the second half when Nemanja Gudelj’s attempted overhead saw him kick the Brazilian in the face.
      Another yellow.
      United and the home crowd were left dumbstruck after the meltdownCredit: Reuters
      The tie remains wide open in next week’s second leg in southern SpainCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      United had totally dominated the visitors in the first period up until injury time in that opening period when David De Gea had to make a fine save from Tanguy Nianzou’s header.
      It was a warning.
      With a packed schedule that will have taken them to Nottingham, Sevilla and Wembley by a week Sunday, Ten Hag made a triple change just past the hour.
      Fernandes, Sancho and Martial all came off replaced by Wout Weghorst, Christian Eriksen and Anthony Elanga.
      Harry Maguire had already come on at the break after Raphael Varane had got injured.
      While Antony would go off to a great ovation with ten minutes to go to be replaced by Facundo Pellistri.
      It was too many. The team completely lost its shape and lost control.
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      Especially when Lisandro Martinez was carried injured off the pitch by two Sevilla players before breaking down in tears.
      And United will also be without Bruno Fernandes for next week’s return leg through suspension after he picked up a yellow. More

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      Man Utd 2 Sevilla 2 LIVE RESULT: Two United own goals sets up thrilling Europa League second leg after Sabitzer’s double

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will be bitterly disappointed with tonight’s Europa League result against Sevilla – and some would say the odds have swung in the Spanish side’s favour.Marcel Sabitzer’s two wonderful efforts put United in cruise control for 83 minutes of the game.
      But two own goals from Tyrrell Malacia and Harry Maguire has made for a tantalising second leg.

      RESULT: Man Utd 2-2 Sevilla
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      TV channel: BT Sport 1
      Man Utd XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Malacia; Sabitzer, Casemiro; Antony, Fernandes, Sancho; Martial
      Sevilla XI: Bono; Montiel, Nianzou, Marcao, Acuna; Fernando, Gudelj; Ocampos, Rakitic, Torres, Lamela
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      Thank you for reading, and we hope you enjoyed our live coverage as Manchester United caused themselves problems and capitulated against Sevilla.
      The wait goes on…
      Manchester United have STILL not ever beaten Sevilla.
      It looked like they had it all wrapped up in the first half, as they sailed into half-time with a comfortable 2-0 lead.
      They could have scored even more goals, as Antony rattled the post and Malacia came close.
      After a number of changes due to injury, they conceded two own goals and completely collapsed.
      They now have to go to Seville and put in a performance worthy of winning the tie if they are going to progress to the semi-finals.
      It is not going to be easy…
      Injury troubles for United
      There are a few points of concern for Manchester United now going into the second leg, after their second leg collapse at Old Trafford.
      Bruno Fernandes was given a yellow card for handball that will see him miss the trip to Seville, and it was a harsh one to say the least.
      It won’t just be him that is missing, as Lisandro Martinez was carried off the pitch by his international team mates with what looked like an Achilles injury.
      Not only will those two be missing, but United could also be without Raphael Varane, who was replaced at half-time by Harry Maguire.
      FT. Manchester United 2-2 Sevilla
      It’s all over at Old Trafford, and what a game that turned out to be!
      90+5. Manchester United 2-2 Sevilla
      Two goals for United, and two own goals for United!They got “two” comfortable here, took off their best performers, and now will live to regret it.
      They have one hell of a task on their hands in Seville now…
      90+3. Manchester United 2-2 Sevilla
      Sevilla have done it!
      En-Nesyri has done it!
      Or is it Harry Maguire? It is!
      The ball is crossed in from the right side, met by En-Nesyri in the air who heads it towards Harry Maguire.
      The English centre-half knew nothing about it, and it hit him in the head and went straight past De Gea.
      2-2!
      90+2. Manchester United 2-1 Sevilla
      Huge save from David De Gea down to his right!
      Acuna crosses for En-Nesyri, who heads the ball down and on target, but is denied by the Spaniard.
      Corner for Sevilla now, who are really piling on the pressure.
      90. Manchester United 2-1 Sevilla
      Pellistri picks up a yellow card, and Papu Gomez is on for Montiel for Sevilla.
      There will be a minimum of SIX minutes of added time.
      88. Manchester United 2-1 Sevilla
      All of a sudden, things are looking precarious for Manchester United.
      Lisandro Martinez has been stretchered off the pitch after going down off the ball.
      It looks like a serious one, and United will have to see this out with ten men as they have used their five substitutes.
      United need to hang on.
      85. Manchester United 2-1 Sevilla
      Sevilla have got one back!
      Well that changes the tie!
      Malacia falls asleep at left back, and Jesus Navas’ cross creeps in at the near post after a deflection from the Dutch man and then De Gea!
      82. Manchester United 2-0 Sevilla
      A chance for United here, which falls eventually to Tyrell Malacia.
      Sabitzer plays a nice backheel after Pellistri finds him in the box, Weghost then found Malacia, but his shot was weak…
      78. Manchester United 2-0 Sevilla
      Malacia plays a nice ball into the box, but no one is there to hit it home.
      Weghorst tries to reach it, but can’t quite get there.
      76. Manchester United 2-0 Sevilla
      Acuna and Antony both fall over after another spat on the far side of the pitch.
      They had better watch it, both being on a yellow card.
      73. Manchester United 2-0 Sevilla
      An attacking change from Sevilla, ex-Liverpool winger Suso is on for centre-half Nianzou.
      71. Manchester United 2-0 Sevilla
      Another yellow card, this time for Marcos Acuna of Sevilla.
      Antony is causing him all sorts of trouble on the right hand side, and he is finally booked.
      The Argentine does already have two red cards this season…
      68. Manchester United 2-0 Sevilla
      Montiel is staying down after a soft hand in the face from Wout Weghorst.
      Not what you love to see…
      66. Manchester United 2-0 Sevilla
      En-Nesyri is on for Sevilla now, their top scorer in this disappointing campaign so far.
      He was also great for Morocco in the World Cup, and could definitely cause Manchester United some problems.
      62. Manchester United 2-0 Sevilla
      Triple change for United.
      Bruno Fernandes, Anthony Martial and Jadon Sancho are being replaced by Anthony Elanga, Christian Eriksen and Wout Weghorst.
      60. Manchester United 2-0 Sevilla
      Antony hits the post!It was almost another glorious European goal for the Brazilian!He cuts in on his left foot, and bends an effort onto the upright!
      58. Manchester United 2-0 Sevilla
      Fernandes whips a cross into the middle from deep, but Bono does really well to make the stop before any major danger comes.
      Sevilla break with Montiel, who crosses the ball towards Gudelj.
      The Serbian tried an overhead kick, and caught Casemiro with a boot in the face.
      Yellow card for Gudelj, free kick for Manchester United.
      54. Manchester United 2-0 Sevilla
      Carelessly given away by Casemiro this time, but United are quick to win it back.
      This time Sancho skips past Fernando, but is stopped in his tracks by Montiel.
      Goal kick.
      52. Manchester United 2-0 Sevilla
      Harry Maguire plays a ball out to the right hand side, and then receives it back.
      He combines with Sancho on the left hand side after a lovely turn, but Sancho loses the ball.
      50. Manchester United 2-0 Sevilla
      It has been a comfortable start to the second half for United, and Antony has come closest to adding to United’s two goal lead.
      Sevilla seem to be having most of the possession, but aren’t causing any real problems going forward.
      46. Manchester United 2-0 Sevilla
      Sevilla get us back underway in the second half, and we have news of two substitutions to bring you.
      Jesus Navas is on in place of Oliver Torres for Sevilla.
      Harry Maguire replaces Raphael Varane for United.
      HT. Manchester United 2-0 Sevilla
      Half-time here at Old Trafford, and it is United who go in the happier of the two teams thanks to a Marcel Sabitzer brace!
      They almost conceded right at the end of the first half, but for a brilliant save by David De Gea.
      United go into half-time with a 2-0 leadCredit: Getty
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      Wojciech Szczesny leaves pitch in tears while clutching chest in worrying scenes during Juventus’ clash with Sporting

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      WOJCIECH SZCZESNY was left in tears as he was subbed off for Juventus against Sporting after reportedly suffering heart palpitations.The former Arsenal goalkeeper took no chances as he started to feel chest pains and immediately called for a substitution.
      Juventus’ stars tend to Wojciech Szczesny after he signaled a chest painCredit: AFP
      Wojciech Szczesny puts his hand to his heart in worrying scenes
      Former Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny was visibly distressed

      Team-mate Manuel Locatelli was first on the scene when the Pole put his hand on his chest, and immediately alerted the medics.
      Szczesny made a string of good saves to keep Juventus level against their Portuguese opponents in the first half.
      But as a result of his chest issue he had to be replaced by Mattia Perin.
      Thankfully, Juventus later sent out a brief tweet confirming that at first indication, the goalkeeper appears to be fine.
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      The club wrote: “After a first check, everything is ok for Tek.”
      And opponents Sporting tweeted “Força, Szczęsny”, or “stay strong”.
      Goal Italia state that Szczesny reported an increased heart rate and shortage of breath when he came off.
      After being substituted, he was immediately sent to the Juventus medical centre for checks, where the electrocardiogram result came back negative.
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      Manuel Locatelli calls the bench after Wojciech Szczesny suffered from a chest painCredit: AFP
      Wojciech Szczesny was subbed off in tears for JuventusCredit: Reuters
      Locatelli and Cuadrado show their concern for SzczesnyCredit: AFP

      Man Utd midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during a European Championship game with his native DenmarkCredit: Getty
      Former Man City star Sergio Aguero was forced to retire with cardiac arrythmiaCredit: Reuters
      However, he is set to undergo further tests tomorrow.
      Szczesny spent eight years at Arsenal, where he came through the academy, before spending two years on loan at Roma in 2015 and joining Juve permanently in 2017.
      Football has been rocked by a number of heart scares in recent years.
      In horrifying scenes, Christian Eriksen collapsed live on TV during a Euro 2020 clash against Finland.
      The Dane was then forced to take time out of the game as Italian regulations did not permit him to play with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, which he had inserted following the incident.
      He then rebuilt his career in a six-month spell at Brentford and is now thriving at Man Utd.
      But Man City legend Sergio Aguero was forced to retire aged just 33
      He was diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia after being taken to hospital with breathing difficulties during a Barcelona game. More

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      Erik Lamela ‘STAMPS’ on Casemiro but escapes red card as Man Utd fans fume the Brazilian would have got ‘life sentence’

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      ERIK LAMELA escaped a red card after appearing to stamp on Casemiro.The controversial incident occurred just before the break of Man United’s Europa League clash against Sevilla.
      Erik Lamela escaped a red card after appearing to stamp on CasemiroCredit: EPA
      Video replays suggested there was contact from LamelaCredit: ESPN

      Casemiro, returning to the team after his domestic ban, was enjoying a top performance in midfield.
      And he put his body on the line as he dived in to win a tackle despite ex-Tottenham star Lamela approaching quickly from the side.
      Casemiro got to the ball first.
      But Lamela failed to get out of the way and ended up clattering into the Brazilian, who was already on the ground.
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      Casemiro writhed in agony as he grabbed his leg before rolling his sock down.
      And furious United stars surrounded the ref claiming there had been more serious contact from Lamela, who had already been shown a yellow.
      VAR quickly intervened as the stadium announcer confirmed a red card check.
      Video replays appeared to show Lamela stamping on Casemiro as his foot came out.
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      Casemiro was left in agony as Lamela escaped a sending offCredit: Reuters
      But after several checks, VAR officials decided against sending off the Spurs loanee.
      The decision left United fans incensed, with many feeling Casemiro would have been given a straight red if the shoe was on the other foot.
      One said: “If Casemiro makes that foul on Lamela he gets a life sentence by the way.”
      Another declared: “We all know if that Lamela tackle was the other way round Casemiro would be getting a straight red.”
      One noted: “Anyway Casemiro would have gotten a red if he was the one that did that to Lamela.”
      Another added: “Regarding that Lamela tackle on Casemiro; If the roles were reversed, Casemiro gets a straight red. No doubt.” More