Jainil Shah
Manchester United star Jonny Evans ruled out of Northern Ireland duty
According to The Athletic (Subscription Required), Northern Ireland and Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has been left out of the roster from the scheduled international games against Romania and Scotland in March and will also m
The 36-year-old has been nursing a minor injury since the Red Devils’ defeat in the hands of Manchester neighbors City as he was substituted off in United’s game against Manchester City and Everton.
While there have been no updates around his availability against Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, he has been ruled out to take part in the international break for his country. It appears unlikely that he could make the cut for this weekend’s titanic showdown at Old Trafford.
Evans re-signed with Old Trafford after securing a free transfer from Leicester City, committing to a one-year deal in the summer. Throughout the ongoing campaign, he has featured prominently, appearing in 24 games for Manchester United. His increased involvement can be attributed to the injury woes experienced by Erik ten Hag’s squad this season.
The absence of their preferred left centre-back, Lisandro Martinez, has been a recurring issue, compounded by the fitness challenges faced by Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane in the heart of defense. Furthermore, the full-back positions have also been plagued by a series of injuries, adding to the team’s defensive concerns.
However, the Northern Ireland international has been managing an injury, playing through discomfort in recent weeks. As a result, he is expected to sit out the upcoming fixture against Liverpool over the weekend.
The clash against Liverpool poses a significant challenge, and for Erik ten Hag, the FA Cup represents an opportunity to vie for silverware at Old Trafford. The absence of an experienced campaigner like Jonny Evans will undoubtedly pose a challenge for the team to overcome.
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Jonny has displayed glimpses of his former prime self while donning the Red Devils badge, and Manchester United will be eager for him to maintain this form as he progresses further in his career.
