In a recent pre-season friendly, Marcus Rashford faced a challenging moment that could worry Manchester United fans.
The 26-year-old forward had to leave the field after suffering an ankle injury.
This incident occurred during a friendly match against Real Betis in San Diego, part of United’s pre-season tour in the United States.
Rashford’s injury happened just over an hour into the game when he was caught on the ankle by Real Betis defender Sergi Altimira. Jadon Sancho, Rashford’s teammate, quickly called for medical assistance as Rashford showed visible discomfort.
Physio Jordan Reece attended to Rashford, who had to leave the pitch limping and shaking his head, clearly upset by the incident.
Concerns for the New Season
The timing of this injury is particularly concerning for United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, as the team is already dealing with injuries to key players. Rasmus Hojlund, another forward, has been sidelined for six weeks due to a hamstring issue. Rashford’s potential absence could further strain United’s attacking options as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Hope for a Quick Recovery
Despite the injury scare, Rashford was seen walking unaided and signing autographs for fans after the match, which may be a positive sign for his recovery.
However, United will be holding their breath, hoping that Rashford’s injury is not serious and that he can return to action quickly.
Depth Concerns for United
Adding to United’s injury woes, Antony, who came on as a substitute during the same match, had to be replaced after just 23 minutes due to an issue. With several players potentially unavailable, new signing Joshua Zirkzee may be called upon to step up sooner than expected.
Zirkzee, a Dutch international, is preparing for his debut season with United and is not currently on the pre-season tour.
Challenges Ahead for Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag will have to navigate these injury challenges as he looks to start the season strong.
The loss of key players like Rashford, Hojlund, and Antony could make this a challenging period for United, especially with the recent news of £59 million signing Leny Yoro being ruled out for three months.
The team and fans will be hoping for a swift recovery for all injured players to bolster their chances in the coming season.
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