Published 15:53 IST, April 12th 2023

Manchester United suffer huge blow ahead of Sevilla clash, Marcus Rashford ruled out

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford will be unavailable for Thursday’s UEFA Europa League quarter-final game against Sevilla because of a muscle injury.

Reported by: Anirban Sarkar
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Manchester United have been dealt a severe blow as Marcus Rashford has been ruled out of ir Europa League quarterfinal against Sevilla. English international hobbled out against Everton in Premier League and w faces an uncertain tenure on sidelines. It remains to be seen how Red Devils cope without his absence as he has been main source of goals for club this season.

Marcus Rashford set to be on sidelines for a prolonged period 

A statement from Manchester United read: "Marcus Rashford will be unavailable for Thursday’s UEFA Europa League quarter-final game against Sevilla because of a muscle injury.

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" forward was withdrawn in 80th minute of Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League win over Everton at Old Trafford and immediately headed to dressing room for treatment. Subsequent assessment of injury suggested that Marcus will be unavailable for a few games, but is expected to be back for season run-in.



" England international’s absence is a disappointment given his red-hot form this season, with 28 goals in all competitions. But re will also be relief about prospect of his return for important games in final weeks of season."

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Earlier Erik ten Hag emphasised importance of or players scoring goals in his absence. “We have many more players across squad who can score.

"I think we have players like Bru, like Jadon Sancho, like Anthony Martial, like Scott McTominay, like Antony. "We have eugh players with capabilities to score goals, definitely.”

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15:54 IST, April 12th 2023