{"id":298738,"date":"2023-12-08T19:54:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T19:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=298738"},"modified":"2023-12-08T19:54:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T19:54:09","slug":"man-utd-provide-marcus-rashford-fitness-update-after-star-was-dropped-v-chelsea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/man-utd-provide-marcus-rashford-fitness-update-after-star-was-dropped-v-chelsea\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd provide Marcus Rashford fitness update after star was dropped v Chelsea"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Manchester United star Marcus Rashford could miss the Red Devils\u2019 Premier League clash with Bournemouth due to illness, the club have confirmed. Rashford, who has endured a difficult period at Old Trafford, might be unavailable to Erik ten Hag when United host the Cherries on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old forward did not train with his United team-mates on Friday after falling ill. He has less than 24 hours to recover in time to be ready for selection against Bournemouth.<\/p>\n

United face the south coast side at 3pm on Saturday having been buoyed by a midweek victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford. Rashford was dropped to the substitutes’ bench after a dismal performance in the 1-0 defeat by Newcastle last Sunday, although Ten Hag insisted the decision was made for squad rotation purposes.<\/p>\n

Rashford was roundly criticised for his display against the Magpies and Ten Hag insisted he would speak with the England international about his poor form. The Dutchman subsequently named the usual regular starter among his substitutes to face Chelsea, but argued that it was not because of his player’s recent performances.<\/p>\n

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Ten Hag was vindicated in his decision with his team going on to record an important triumph over Mauricio Pochettino’s side. Rashford appeared for the final six minutes to help see out the win, which was sealed thanks to Scott McTominay’s brace, and at times appeared to cut a glum figure.<\/p>\n

The United academy graduate has endured a frustrating season. There was huge expectation on the shoulders of Rashford heading into this campaign after he hit 30 goals across all competitions last term, carrying the heavy scoring burden among the Red Devils squad.<\/p>\n

He has scored just twice this season – first in August\u2019s 3-1 defeat by Arsenal and second in the 3-0 win over Everton a fortnight ago. The latter strike was a penalty gifted to him by the usual spot-kick taker Bruno Fernandes, with the Portugal midfielder keen to lift Rashford\u2019s \u201cconfidence\u201d.<\/p>\n