Optimistic Manchester United reveal expectations over injured Rashford

FOOTBALL Optimistic Manchester United reveal expectations over injured Rashford

Kiplagat Sang • 18:50 - 12.04.2023

The in-form forward will be sidelined after he picked up a late injury in the last match.

Although Marcus Rashford will not be available for Manchester United during their Europa League quarter-final clash, the club is optimistic about his return soon.

The England international will not be available due to a muscle injury that he suffered during Saturday’s clash against Everton. He was withdrawn in the 80th minute as United went on to win by a margin of 2-0.

"Subsequent assessment of the injury suggested that Marcus will be unavailable for a few games, but is expected to be back for the season run-in," a club statement read.

"There will also be relief about the prospect of his return for important games in the final weeks of the season."

Rashford’s goal input will be missed by United, as the England forward has scored 28 goals in all competitions.

The Red Devils are, however, boosted by the return of Anthony Martial, who scored in the match against the Toffees at Old Trafford.

Wout Weghorst is also expected to offer an attacking option for Ten Hag, who is confident in the available players.

"We have many more players across the squad who can score," the manager added. "I think we have players like Bruno, like Jadon Sancho, like Anthony Martial, like Scott McTominay, like Antony.

"We have enough players with the capability to score goals, definitely."

Casemiro, who has been unavailable for the last three Premier League matches and the FA Cup duel against Fulham due to suspension, is expected to feature against Sevilla on Thursday.