Rashford Back in Manchester United Training After Everton Injury Scare
Marcus Rashford trained normally with Manchester United on Wednesday, easing concerns over the issue that forced him off during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Everton.
What we know
- United head coach Michael Carrick said Rashford had been taken off after “feeling a bit of something” in the second half against Everton.
- The 28-year-old England forward is available to prepare for Thursday’s Champions League meeting with Sabah FK.
- Luke Shaw did not take part in the Carrington session, but United classed his absence as a designated rest day.
- Rashford has played three times this season and started the last two matches, against Ipswich and Everton.
- He returned to Old Trafford after 18 months away on loan at Aston Villa and Barcelona. Barcelona declined to activate their summer option to sign him permanently.
- Thursday’s match against Azerbaijani champions Sabah will be United’s first Champions League fixture since December 2023.
Next step: Sabah first, then City
United host Sabah on Thursday before turning immediately to Sunday’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Carrick will assess Rashford after the European game, with the forward pushing to keep his place for the visit of Manchester City.
