Manchester United Dealt Another Blow as Marcus Rashford Suffers Injury Scare

In a crucial Premier League clash against Liverpool, Manchester United faced yet another setback as Marcus Rashford was forced off the pitch due to injury. 

The match, which ended in a 2-2 draw, saw United concede an early goal to Luis Diaz before rallying to take a 2-1 lead with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo. However, Mohamed Salah’s penalty ultimately salvaged a point for Liverpool.

Rashford’s injury adds to United’s woes, with the club already grappling with numerous injury concerns, particularly in defense. The 26-year-old forward, who had been preferred over Antony in the starting lineup, was replaced by the former Ajax player after going to ground during the game.

Despite the injury setback, United showed resilience, with Fernandes capitalizing on a defensive error from Jarell Quansah to level the score. Shortly after, Mainoo put United ahead with a well-taken goal. However, Liverpool’s Salah ensured that the points were shared, converting a penalty awarded for a foul by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Rashford’s absence compounds United’s selection challenges this season, as they continue to struggle for consistency. 

With seven goals and two assists in 29 Premier League appearances, Rashford’s contribution has been valuable, but United’s recent form has seen them go winless in their last three matches, leaving them trailing behind in the race for a top-four finish, currently sitting 11 points adrift of fourth-placed Aston Villa.