Manchester United received Marcus Rashford injury update ahead of the Manchester derby.
Marcus Rashford’s injury status has been updated, according to sources at Manchester United.
Marcus Rashford later disclosed that he had a slight injury after it was announced earlier this week that he would not be included in the England team for their next international matches.
Due to the injury, he was unable to participate in United’s 2-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday.
Rashford has been in excellent form this year, contributing to two assists and three goals in United’s previous four Premier League games.
There was some uncertainty and concern about whether Rashford would be able to participate in the Manchester derby, but an encouraging report on the forward’s fitness has been released.
According to ESPN, Manchester United is hoping that Rashford will be healthy and prepared for the match.
Rashford will return to the team for training by the following week, according to club medical personnel, who do not think the injury to be serious.
In the past against City, Marcus Rashford has tallied a total of four goals and one assist, further solidifying his stellar record against the “big six” of the Premier League.
Despite sitting out the matches against Italy and Germany, sources claim that England boss Gareth Southgate has offered Rashford hope that he can still ‘push his way’ into the group. On October 2 at 14:00 BST, Manchester United will compete at the Etihad.
