CROCK Marcus Rashford claims he will be like a Manchester United cheerleader and join in team huddles – then return “fitter than ever”.
The England striker, who could be out for eight weeks with a double back stress fracture, posted rousing tweets to stress he is one of United’s biggest fans.
Hitman Rashford was hurt again when he came on as sub in the 1-0 FA Cup third-round replay win at home to Wolves last weekCredit: Reuters
And instead of worrying about his Euro 2020 place, Rashford got behind Ole Gunnar’s Solskjaer’s spluttering bid to restore United to the Premier League top four.
The 22-year-old watched sidelined as Sunday’s 2-0 loss at Liverpool left United fifth, five points adrift of Chelsea.
And his stirring pair of posts seemed designed to keep fans onside.
His first one read: “On the pitch or not, Manchester United fans don’t get much bigger than me.
“You best believe I’ll be involved in team meetings, team huddles and team sessions throughout this recovery.”
And he underlined that by adding: “Blink and I’ll be back, fitter than ever. See you soon.”
Nonetheless, Rashford’s injury suggests Solskjaer will raise striking cover higher on his list of priorities for this transfer window.
Anthony Martial is now United’s main attacker, accompanied by 18-year-old poacher Mason Greenwood – used sparingly so far – and Wales winger Dan James, 22,
Solskjaer said: “We’ve had many injuries for big players this season. It’s just an unfortunate situation we’re in.
“We might look at some short term deals as well that could take us through to the summer.
“We don’t desperately need a striker, if the right one is there and it fits for us… we’ve got players who are champing at the bit.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
