Outside the big battle in the Premier League, the Manchester United has the ability to add a new international title to Europa League. Of course, the challenge before the English is not an easy one: Seville, the most victorious of the competition, awaits him in the quarterfinals. The key opens on Thursday April 13 in England and closes seven days later in Spain.
For the first of the two duels, Erik ten Hag will be without his main attacking star: Marcus Rashford. The striker is injured and is even expected to miss the entire series. Sports news presents the details of the case and how it affects the operation of Manchester United.
Why is Marcus Rashford not playing today?
At the end of the 2-0 win over Everton, Marcus Rashford tried to control a long ball and went down. Once up, he contacted the club’s medical department indicating muscle discomfort. It was quickly replaced and the worry began. Without confirmation of injury or degree, Erik ten Hag explained that the striker will miss out “some games” but hopes to have it back by the end of the season.
If the club’s prediction is interpreted as a three-match absence, the earliest Rashford could return is when the team face Brighton at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday 23 April. Before that are the two Europa League commitments with Sevilla plus one with relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
How many goals has Marcus Rashford scored this season?
Rashford is enjoying the best season of his career, peaking in the immediate aftermath of the World Cup, scoring three goals during England’s run to the quarter-finals in Qatar.
Total, the striker has 27 shouts in all competitions, 15 of them in 28 Premier League games. The most recent was the only goal in United’s April 5 win over Brentford. Rashford’s scoring burden is heavy. Next on United’s top scorers in all competitions in 2022-23 is Bruno Fernandeswith 10 goals. Anthony Martial and Anthony they have seven each.
