Why Casemiro has been left OUT of Erik ten Hag's Man Utd squad for Man City FA Cup final showdown amid team sheet confusion - explained

The Brazilian was initially named on United's bench at Wembley when the line-ups were released but was absent from the squad list the club posted on their official website and social media.

A club source revealed that United were forced to make a change to the squad due to the Brazilian suffering an injury. He was replaced in the squad by Willy Kambwala.

"Cas is not 100 per cent. Also we want in that space around Phil Foden, we need a strong defence," Ten Hag told the BBC.

Casemiro had started United's last 10 matches in all competitions since returning from injury, completing 90 minutes in the previous nine. He has been forced to deputise at centre-back in the last few weeks due to the team's deep injury crisis but United were able to field their first choice centre-backs in the final, as Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane were declared fit.

Casemiro has had a terrible season compared to his impressive first campaign with United, and earlier this month he was urged to quit top-level football by Jamie Carragher. The cup final will be Varane's last game for the club as his contract is due to expire next month. It is also likely to be Erik ten Hag's final match in charge as he is set to be sacked soon afterwards.