Erik ten Hag delivers Marcus Rashford update after Liverpool injury
The England international — who has failed to hit the same heights he managed in the 2022-23 season — was reinstated to the first XI at Old Trafford on Sunday after being dropped for Thursday's enthralling 4-3 loss to Chelsea.
However, Rashford was only on the field for 66 minutes before succumbing to an unspecified injury, being replaced by Antony for the final quarter of the match at the Theatre of Dreams.
Rashford's withdrawal came just one moment before Kobbie Mainoo's stunning strike put the hosts 2-1 up, prior to which Bruno Fernandes and Luis Diaz had also found the mark.
Man United could not cling onto their one-goal lead, though, as Aaron Wan-Bissaka chopped down Harvey Elliott inside the box late on, allowing Mohamed Salah to nick a point for Liverpool from the spot.
Ten Hag plays down Rashford concernsConcern quickly turned to Rashford's condition, though, but speaking to MUTV, Ten Hag expressed hope that the Englishman would be back quickly, saying: «I'm not sure, but I don't think it will be long term.»
Ten Hag's admission will come as a relief to Man United supporters, who have witnessed Rashford conjure up eight goals and five assists from 38 games this season, with seven of those strikes coming in the Premier League.
However, the 26-year-old has often been lambasted for a perceived lack of work-rate on the pitch in recent months, although Ten Hag insisted that the decision to drop him from the first XI against Chelsea was for fitness reasons.
The Red Devils were already dealt a fresh blow before taking on
Read on sportsmole.co.uk
