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Manchester derby injury crisis: No Paul Pogba for Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola loses three
THE two Manchester clubs could be seriously depleted for Thursday’s crucial derby at the Etihad Stadium.
Paul Pogba effortlessly sets up goal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Paul Pogba, David Silva, Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho are all sweating on being fit for a game that will have a significant bearing on deciding the Premier League’s top four and Champions League qualification next season.
An exhausted Pogba – only just back from a hamstring injury – came off towards the end of Manchester United’s win at Burnley.
Meanwwhile Silva, Aguero and Fernandinho all limped off in Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.
Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola are struggling with injuries at Manchester United and City
Sergio Aguero and David Silva are doubts for Manchester City
City boss Pep Guardiola said: “Silva told me he couldn’t keep playing. It would have been better to have him on the pitch, but we will never know that.
"Aguero had a dead leg from a kick. We will see how they are tomorrow.”
A United win would see them leapfrog City into fourth place.
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