Marcus Rashford limps off as Man United endure pre-season harm blow
- Rashford sustained a blow to the ankle during the second half of a friendly
- The forward limped off after a heavy challenge from a Real Betis defender
- Man United have already had the blow of losing Ramus Hojlund for six weeks
Marcus Rashford limped off during Manchester United’s latest match in the pre-season tour in the United States in another potential blow for manager Erik ten Hag.
The Man United boss had already seen his forward options reduce ahead of the new season with Rasmus Hojlund ruled out for six weeks with a hamstring injury.
Ten Hag will now be left sweating over the fitness of Rashford after he was forced off in a 3-2 friendly win over Real Betis.
The 26-year-old was brought off just after the hour mark at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.
Rashford required treatment after being caught on the ankle following a heavy challenge from Sergi Altimira.
Marcus Rashford was forced off during Man United’s pre-season match with Real Betis
The Man United forward appeared in discomfort as he left the pitch following the blow
Jadon Sancho, right, called for the physios to come on after Rashford suffered the injury scare
Jadon Sancho had called for the physio to come on amid Rashford’s discomfort.
The forward, who was likely to be have been substituted moments later as part of several, would walk off the pitch awkwardly with physio Jordan Reece.
Rashford was seen in conversation with Reece, while shaking his head after being the victim of Altimera appearing to stamp down on his ankle.
He then walked straight down the tunnel to receive further treatment being sustaining the blow.
The 26-year-old was later seen walking unaided post-match when he signed autographs for fans outside the match.
Man United will hope Rashford has only suffered a scare, with their forward options already having been hit by the absence of Hojlund.
The Red Devils also saw Antony come off during the friendly having been introduced as a substitute.
Rashford was seen walking unaided post-match to potentially ease fears of an injury
Antony lasted just 23 minutes before having to be replaced, with the Brazilian winger also walking straight down the tunnel.
Should Rashford have sustained an injury, it could place more importance on new £36.5m signing Joshua Zirkzee.
The Dutch international is not currently part of the pre-season tour in the US, with his preparations for his debut campaign continuing at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag, who bemoaned Man United’s injury problems last season, had earlier been dealt a blow with confirmation £59million signing Leny Yoro has been ruled out for three months.
