Benni McCarthy insists the improvement of Marcus Rashford this season has been a testament to the work of the entire Manchester United coaching staff, rather than just himself.
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has called on his players to adapt amid Marcus Rashford's absence against Sevilla on Thursday evening.
Rashford was substituted on Saturday after picking up a groin injury in the 2-0 victory over Everton. In his press conference on Wednesday, Ten Hag confirmed that the England international will miss out on the Europa League quarter-final first leg and a 'few other games'.
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However, thankfully for United, Ten Hag believes that the player will be back 'quickly' ahead of the run-in. When asked about options to replace Rashford, the Dutchman explained that he is confident with the players he has at his disposal.
"Yes, we have a squad," he told United's official website. "We have squad depth and we can replace [him]. Of course when players fell away, [we can] bring in other qualities into the team and as a team you have to adjust. Maybe go a little bit different but still we know what we have to do. We have to win games and we want to win in an adventurous and proactive way."
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Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has confirmed he is working hard with the club's physios to get back to full fitness ahead of the run-in.
United's leading goalscorer was substituted during the 2-0 win over Everton with a suspected groin injury. After the match, a frustrated Erik ten Hag slammed the Premier League for their scheduling last week, with United playing late on Sunday 2 April, before a midweek game against Brentford and an early kick-off against Everton last Saturday.
Ten Hag also deemed that the injury was avoidable and that he hoped that
Benni McCarthy insists the improvement of Marcus Rashford this season has been a testament to the work of the entire Manchester United coaching staff, rather than just himself.
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Brazilian club Palmeiras' manager Abel Ferreira has taken aim at Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag after he complained about the Reds' tight schedule resulting in Marcus Rashford's injury on Saturday.
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Fernandes apologetic
Erik ten Hag blamed Manchester United's hectic schedule for Marcus Rashford's apparent groin injury that he sustained in their 2-0 Premier League win against Everton.