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Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford left the pitch with a suspected injury during a match against Real Betis, but fans may not need to worry.
The 2023/24 season was plagued by injuries for Manchester United, and this season seems to have started similarly.
Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund already spent time on the sidelines due to injuries sustained against Arsenal.
Now, during the match against Real Betis, Marcus Rashford was forced off the field after a harsh challenge in the second half.
MUTV provide an update on Marcus Rashford injury
Post-match, Manchester United TV presenter Sam Homewood and pundit Danny Webber expressed their views on MUTV, indicating that they were not overly concerned about Rashford’s condition.
Homewood noted that Rashford did not appear to be in significant discomfort after the game.
He said, “He’s walking around with Jadon Sancho, he doesn’t seem to be walking uncomfortably, smiling.”
Webber supported this observation, adding, “He was due to come off anyway, sometimes you have to be sensible.
“He’s walking around, he’s back on his feet, it’s positive to see. We saw the replay, it’s painful, someone stamps on your foot.
“The boots don’t give you a lot of protection. It hurts you for a minute or two.
“If you know you’re going to come off anyway, look at the bigger picture, the start of the season.”
Rashford’s performance against Real Betis was his best of the pre-season so far, highlighted by a successful penalty kick.
Despite his apparent discomfort when leaving the pitch, the fact that he did not seem to be in pain by the end of the game is encouraging.
Manchester United prioritises getting Rashford back to his best, with manager Erik ten Hag supporting him to regain the goalscoring form he displayed in the 2022/23 season.
Rashford scored only eight goals last season after a prolific previous season where he netted 30 goals.
The concern over Rashford’s injury seems to be mitigated by these positive observations. Fans and the team alike are hopeful that Rashford will quickly return to his top form, crucial for Manchester United’s success this season.
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