Alejandro Garnacho stole the headlines with an incredible goal in the 3-0 win at Everton on Sunday but it won't just have been that moment of magic that pleased Erik ten Hag.
08.11.2023 - 22:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Marcus Rashford will miss Manchester United's Champions League clash with Galatasaray later this month after being sent-off in the first half of Wednesday night's tussle with FC Copenhagen at Parken Stadium.
The England international, who was restored to the starting line-up after missing the weekend's win over Fulham through injury, was dismissed after 42 minutes. He went to protect the ball in a 50-50 with Elias Jelert but went over the top and stamped on the defender's ankle.
It was purely accidental from the attacker, but the referee, who made the decision after being advised to go to the pitchside monitor by the VAR, was left with no choice but to dismiss the academy graduate. Rashford smiled as he was dismissed, seemingly in disbelief at the referee's decision.
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As a result, unless UEFA deem that it was violent conduct, he will miss the clash with Galatasaray in United's penultimate Group A clash later this month. United travel to Turkey on Wednesday, November 29.
Rashford's dismissal was a key turning point in the contest, with United's 2-0 advantage being wiped out a little over 10 minutes after he left the field of play. Copenhagen got one back in the 45th minute through Mohamed Elyounoussi before Diogo Goncalves made it 2-2 from the penalty spot in added time.
United had come flying out of the traps, racing into a two-goal lead inside the opening half-hour, courtesy of a brace from Rasmus Hojlund, who, at the time of writing, now has five Champions League goals in four games this season. He tapped in from close range for both of his goals.
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