Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford (25) will miss his side’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Sevilla on Thursday due to a muscle injury, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
Rashford, who is United’s top scorer this season with 28 goals in all competitions, grabbed the inside of his right leg after stretching for a high ball during Saturday’s 2-0 home win over Everton and was taken off for the final 10 minutes.
Speaking after the match, Erik ten Hag stated that the forward’s injury looked serious, but the club have now confirmed that he should still be able to play a significant part in the closing stages of the season.
However, he won’t be available for the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla.
“Subsequent assessment of the injury suggested that Marcus will be unavailable for a few games, but is expected to be back for the season run-in,” United said in a statement.
“The England international’s absence is a disappointment given his red-hot form this season… But there will also be relief about the prospect of his return for important games in the final weeks of the season.”
The Red Devils have more than just the Europa League to play for between now and the end of the campaign, with them also fighting for a top-four finish in the Premier League and facing Brighton in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
It could turn out to be the most successful campaign for the club since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013, or could end up being yet another disappointing one.
