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.
17.04.2023 - 08:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United's injury crisis worsened ahead of their 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday with the absences of Marcel Sabitzer and Tyrell Malacia.
The pair have joined a number of United players on the sidelines for a crucial six weeks between now and the end of the season. Malacia was not involved in the matchday squad due to a sore knee, with Diogo Dalot moved across to left-back, while Marcel Sabitzer had to be replaced by Christian Eriksen after reporting an issue in the warm-up.
Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane were both forced off against Sevilla last week - the former being ruled out for the season - while Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw, Scott McTominay and several others have been absent for the last few games.
RATINGS: Eriksen and Fernandes good in win vs Forest
The latest injuries have only worsened the crisis at United, who have three competitions to fight for and as many as 13 games left to play between now and June. Erik ten Hag will hope that a number of those currently unavailable will be fit for Thursday's Europa League second leg in Seville, and MEN Sport have taken a look at all those currently sidelined.
Injury: Unknown
Possible return date: Unknown
What Ten Hag has said: "He had a problem in the warm-up. We didn't take the risk because we already have some injuries, so we have to find out tomorrow [Monday]. Hopefully it's not a big injury. We chose not to go into the game with risk. [That's because] you have either have to take him off really quick and we might make the injury worse."
Injury: Sore knee
Possible return date: Thursday (vs Sevilla)
What Ten Hag has said: N/A
Injury: Broken metatarsal
Possible return date: Pre-season
What the club have said: "Lisandro Martinez has been ruled out
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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