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      Marcus Rashford gives update on fitness after Man Utd star was ruled out of key Europa League clash with Sevilla

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Marcus Rashford issued a positive fitness update after being sidelined with an injury.Rashford has been ruled out of Thursday’s Europa League clash with Sevilla at Old Trafford due to a muscle problem.
      I’m working hard with the physio to get back asap! See you soon 🔴— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) April 12, 2023

      Manchester United star Marcus Rashford issued an injury updateCredit: Rex
      Rashford hinted he will be back for Manchester United “asap”Credit: PA
      The winger picked up the knock on Saturday during United’s 2-0 victory over Everton in the Premier League.
      The England international is also set to “be unavailable for a few games” following the quarter-final clash with the LaLiga giants.
      However, the 25-year-old has eased some of the fans’ fears by revealing he is “working hard” with the Red Devils’ physios.
      The Manchester giants’ top scorer of the season hinted that he will be back “asap”.
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      Rashford tweeted: “I’m working hard with the physio to get back asap! See you soon.”
      Rashford’s injury comes as a major blow for United after 28 goals and 10 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions this season.
      Erik ten Hag’s men remain competitive on three fronts after winning the Carabao Cup as they also target the FA Cup and Europa League trophy as well as a Premier League top-four push.
      However, the forward’s injury is fortunately not believed to be season ending.
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      United stated: “Subsequent assessment of the injury suggested that Marcus will be unavailable for a few games, but is expected to be back for the season run-in.
      “The England international’s absence is a disappointment given his red-hot form this season, with 28 goals in all competitions.
      “But there will also be relief about the prospect of his return for important games in the final weeks of the season.” More

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      Erik ten Hag not worried by Marcus Rashford injury as ‘Man Utd play their best football’ with DIFFERENT striker in XI

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      THE time has come for Anthony Martial to step up to the plate.With Marcus Rashford out for the next six games, Manchester United need the Frenchman fit and firing.
      Anthony Martial will have the chance to shine for Man Utd in the coming weeksCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Erik ten Hag has lost top scorer Marcus Rashford to injuryCredit: Getty
      The fitness bit is the main issue, with the player constantly in and out of the squad with strains, pulls and knocks. Most recently it was a hip problem.
      The 27-year-old — who spent the second half of last season on loan at Thursday’s Europa League opponents Sevilla — has seven goals this term from nine starts and a further eight sub appearances.
      On Saturday, he grabbed his first goal since February 1 in the 2-0 win over Everton.
      Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag has constantly defended the player despite admitting he is ‘fragile’ when it comes to injury.
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      But he insists that when he is in the team, United are at their best.
      Ten Hag said: “You say I defended him but I just point to the stats. The stats are telling you that the moment he is on the pitch, then the time he needs for a goal is really less than others.
      “When he is in the team, I refer to games against Manchester City, against Liverpool when he’s in the team, we play our best football and have our best results as a team.
      “I just pointed to the stats and I see how he contributes to this team. He is ready to start a game.”
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      Much was expected of Martial after an explosive start to his United career when he joined for £36million from Monaco — a deal that could top £57.6m.
      He scored 17 in his first campaign in 2015-16 but since then it has been eight, 11, 12, 23, seven, one and the seven this season.
      The single goal last term came as he was farmed out on loan to Sevilla, for whom he scored once in 12 appearances.
      Jose Mourinho would have been happy to sell him in the summer of 2018 and the club were prepared to listen to any decent offers at the end of last season.
      Now, at a make-or-break moment, he has the chance to cement himself in the club’s history as United strive for a cup treble.
      Antony, 23, is another who Ten Hag believes can help fill the goals gap.
      The £85.5m Brazilian winger has seven in United colours — four of which have come in the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League. Ten Hag said: “Of course, we expect from front-line players that they are not only a threat but also they have effect in the final third. And he has to work on that — but he is a young player.

      “You mention he is not scoring in the Premier League but he did score a really important goal against Real Betis after half-time and he did score against Barcelona, the winner, and you can’t say they are not big games. He has scored also in cup games.
      “If you can do it in such games you can also do it in Premier League games, so I am not concerned about that.
      “But like many more players, we have to have to step up and he has to step up as well and we have to win games together.
      “He is still a very young player, he can kill opponents, we have seen on Saturday when the manager of Everton brings on another player at half-time because he is killing the left full-back. He is able to do it but he has to do it every game.”
      Ten Hag has been boosted by the Christian Eriksen’s recovery following an ankle injury in January.
      Eriksen is expected to team up again with Casemiro in midfield tomorrow — the Brazilian will return to domestic action at Nottingham Forest on Sunday after finishing his four-game ban.
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      Ten Hag said: “The balance in the midfield was very good for a long time with Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes. The co-operation between them was very good.”
       MAN UTD (likely): De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Malacia, Casemiro, Eriksen, Antony, Fernandes, Sancho, Martial. More

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      Hooded Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes spotted leaving tanning salon in rainy Manchester as he takes break from training

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      BRUNO FERNANDES was spotted leaving a tanning salon as he took time out from his Europa League preparations.The Manchester United star and his team-mates host Sevilla in the quarter-final first-leg of the competition on Thursday.
      Bruno Fernandes was spotted leaving a tanning salon this afternoonCredit: BackGrid
      The Man Utd star pulled up his hood as he left the establishment in WilmslowCredit: BackGrid
      The shop had a huge advertisement for it’s new ‘ruby-collagen-boosters’ on its windowCredit: BackGrid
      Fernandes was sporting a trendy Nike Jordan tracksuit for his trip to the parlourCredit: BackGrid
      But after training at Carrington this morning, the 28-year-old Portuguese midfielder stopped by a tanning parlour in Wilmslow, Cheshire.
      Fernandes was sporting a trendy Nike Jordan tracksuit along with Nike Dunk trainers.
      He had his hood up as he made his way out of the salon and across the street along with a friend and into his parked black motor.
      The shop, named Indigo Sun, boasted about its new “ruby-collagen boosters for a beautiful tan and silky smooth skin” on its window.
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      And Fernandes will no doubt be glowing if he can help Erik ten Hag’s side take a huge step towards Europa League glory tomorrow.
      The former Sporting Lisbon ace has endured an up-and-down campaign while skippering the team in the absence of the benched Harry Maguire.
      He has scored ten goals so far this term and lifted the Carabao Cup back in February as United defeated Newcastle at Wembley.
      Fans were gushing about his impact on Saturday as Fernandes, who has previously played at No10 and right-wing this season, was deployed in a deeper position in front of the back four against Everton.
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      And he pulled most of the strings as United returned to winning ways with a 2-0 win over the Toffees.
      That came just a week after he was spotted demanding that his United colleagues applaud the travelling supporters after they had slumped to a dismal defeat at Newcastle.
      The 28-year-old also had a pair of snazzy Nike Dunk trainers on his feetCredit: BackGrid
      The midfielder and his team-mates are preparing to face Sevilla in the Europa LeagueCredit: BackGrid
      Fernandes was accompanied to the shop by a friendCredit: BackGrid
      The two men both left the parlour at the same timeCredit: BackGrid
      They then climved into a black motor before hitting the roadCredit: BackGrid More

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      Man Utd stars train following Carrington ‘chaos’ after ten emergency vehicles rush to area over 999 call

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      MANCHESTER UNITED stars are in training after an incident at Carrington that led to a 999 call.The emergency services rushed to United’s base due to a car rolling down a bank outside.
      Man Utd stars were back in training ahead of the Sevilla clashCredit: Reuters
      Harry Maguire and Christian Eriksen were involvedCredit: PA
      Erik ten Hag led training alongside his coaching staffCredit: Reuters
      A car hung precariously near CarringtonCredit: Sky Sports
      Up to ten firetrucks, police cars and ambulances blocked the road while dealing with the incident and thankfully nobody has been hurt.
      Calm around Carrington has since been restored and the players headed out for a practice session ahead of their Europa League tie with Sevilla tomorrow.
      The likes of Rapheal Varane, Harry Maguire and Anthony Martial were pictured in training.
      Christian Eriksen also featured as he hopes for his first start since returning from injury.
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      Casemiro is also expected to play tomorrow, having missed United’s previous four matches due to suspension.
      However, Marcus Rashford was not seen in training after he picked up a groin issue in the 2-0 win over Everton.
      Manager Erik ten Hag spoke to the media after the match and blamed fixture scheduling for him sustaining the problem.
      The club are set to play nine matches this month.
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      A statement on United’s website said that Rashford is set to “be unavailable for a few games.”
      They also say that he “is expected to be back for the season run-in.”
      Man Utd play the first leg of their Europa League semi-final tomorrowCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      All fit members of the squad were involvedCredit: Reuters More

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      Will Marcus Rashford play for Man Utd against Sevilla? Latest injury updates

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      MARCUS RASHFORD is having the season of his life for Manchester United – but it could be coming to an abrupt halt.Rashford, 25, has taken his game to the next level under Erik ten Hag by bagging 28 goals in all competitions.
      Rashford hobbled off having sustained a groin injury against EvertonCredit: PA
      This includes breaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible record while firing United to the Europa League quarter-finals.
      However, Rashford hobbled off with a groin injury during the Red Devils’ 2-0 win against Everton on Saturday.
      And United are sweating over whether the England international can feature in the crunch clash with Sevilla.
      Will Marcus Rashford play for Man Utd against Sevilla?
      Manchester United have revealed that Rashford will NOT be available for the huge clash against Sevilla.
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      Rashford went for a scan on Tuesday so that the club doctors could assess whether he’ll be fit to play against Sevilla.
      And earlier reports suggested that Erik ten Hag will not risk playing his red-hot forward with so much to riding on the rest of the campaign which has now been confirmed.
      Furthermore, Rashford it set to be out for a ‘few’ games but the England international will be back for the run-in.
      What has been said?
      The Manchester United club website announced the bad news this morning.
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      A statement read: “Marcus Rashford will be unavailable for Thursday’s UEFA Europa League quarter-final game against Sevilla because of a muscle injury.
      “The forward was withdrawn in the 80th minute of Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League win over Everton at Old Trafford and immediately headed to the dressing room for treatment.
      Subsequent assessment of the injury suggested that Marcus will be unavailable for a few games, but is expected to be back for the season run-in.”
      Which competitions are Manchester United still involved in?
      Mathematically, Manchester United can still win the Premier League although it is highly unlikely due to the points tally of Arsenal and Manchester City.
      But having already secured Carabao Cup glory this season, the Red Devils can complete the treble as they have a favourable FA Cup semi-final against Brighton coming up.
      And if United can see off serial winners Sevilla, they’ll only be two steps away from winning the Europa League too. More

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      Marcus Rashford hands Man Utd huge injury blow as club confirm he will miss number of vital games

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      MARCUS RASHFORD has been ruled out of Manchester United’s Europa League clash with Sevilla. The news comes after Rashford picked up a muscle injury in the 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday.
      Marcus Rashford picked up an injury against EvertonCredit: Rex
      Rashford is set to miss a number of vital games for Man UtdCredit: EPA
      The Englishman is set to “be unavailable for a few games” following the clash on Thursday.
      With Rashford the club’s top goalscorer on 28 goals this season it will comes as a huge blow in the season run-in.
      The club’s next highest goalscorer is Bruno Fernandes with just ten.
      United remain competitive on three fronts, with Rashford firing the way for them in Europe, the FA Cup and their Premier League top four push.
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      However, Rashford’s injury is not believed to be season ending.
      A statement on Man Utd’s website said Rashford “is expected to be back for the season run-in.”
      Erik ten Hag has been bolstered by the recent returns of crocked stars Anthony Martial and Christian Eriksen.
      Meanwhile, Casemiro will also return from his domestic suspension in the comings games after serving his four-game ban.
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      Rashford’s injury means he has joined exciting winger Alejandro Garnacho in the treatment room.
      Ten Hag hinted in March Garnacho may return before the end of the season.

      This could see United handed a double injury boost as the season draws to a close.
      United’s next five fixtures will see them play Sevilla twice, Brighton in the semi-final of the FA Cup as well as Nottingham Forest and top four rivals Tottenham in the Premier League.
      A match against Chelsea is awaiting confirmation on time and date due to United’s progression in the FA Cup. More

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      Star who scored Sevilla winner at Old Trafford handed six-month prison sentence ahead of Man Utd Europa League clash

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      WISSAM BEN YEDDER has been sentenced to six months in prison in Spain.But according to AS, former Sevilla star Ben Yedder, who currently plays for Monaco, will not serve any jail time.
      Ex-Sevilla star Wissam Ben Yedder has been handed a six-month prison sentenceCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Wissam Ben Yedder eliminated Manchester United during his time at SevillaCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
      The striker was penalised for a crime against the Public Treasury and was also ordered to pay a fine of €133,798 (£117,519).
      The sentence was suspended for two years and includes the condition of “the defendant not committing a crime again during the period of suspension”.
      So it is highly-likely Ben Yedder will not spend any time behind bars.
      The charges relate to the France international’s three-year spell at Sevilla until his departure in 2019.
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      The 32-year-old scored 70 goals and bagged 22 assists in 138 appearances during his time in Seville.
      Ben Yedder is widely remembered for knocking Manchester United out of the Champions League in 2018.
      Sevilla and United met in the Round of 16 and the Frenchman fired his team to the quarter-finals thanks to a brace that led to a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford.
      The Red Devils and the LaLiga giants are now set to face off again this Thursday in the Europa League quarter-finals.
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      But of course Ben Yedder won’t play any part as he is now competing in his home country for Monaco.
      The centre-forward has so far amassed 96 goals and 30 assists in 161 games with the Ligue 1 giants.
      United face Sevilla at Old Trafford in their first-leg and will visit Spain next week.
      The winner of that tie will go on to face either Juventus or Sporting Lisbon, who knocked Arsenal out, in the semi-finals. More

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      Man Utd vs Sevilla: Red Devils host Europa League serial winners in huge quarter-final first leg – stream, TV, odds

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      MANCHESTER UNITED put their top-four ambitions aside to focus on a tasty Europa League quarter-final first leg against Sevilla.The Red Devils have already embarrassed Spanish opposition this season by delivering a 5-1 round of 16 pummelling on Real Betis.
      Manchester United thrashed Real Betis in the round of 16Credit: Alamy
      And United will be oozing with confidence having just secured a hard-fought win against Everton.
      However, Erik ten Hag cannot afford to take this tie lightly as Sevilla are the most decorated team in the competition.
      Furthermore, United went crashing out of Europe at the hands of the Spanish giants when they last met in 2020.
      When is Man Utd vs Sevilla?

      Manchester United’s tasty Europa League encounter against Sevilla gets underway on Thursday, April 13.
      It is set to kick-off at 8pm UK time.
      Old Trafford in Manchester is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 74,310.
      Sevilla battled back to beat United 2-1 on aggregate when the two European giants faced off in a 2020 semi-final.

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      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Manchester United vs Sevilla will be broadcast LIVE on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
      Coverage is scheduled to commence from 7pm UK time – a whole before kick-off.
      Subscription members of BT Sport can stream the entire action via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the match including build-up and post-match reaction in our live blog.

      What is the team news?
      Erik ten Hag would have been distraught to see Marcus Rashford limp off in the Everton win and the England international could be ruled out for weeks depending on the scan results.
      Marcus Rashford suffered a knock in the Everton winCredit: EPA
      Luke Shaw is also expected to miss the first leg with an ongoing thigh injury while Alejandro Garnacho continues to nurse his ankle issue.
      Elsewhere, Sevilla boss Jose Luis Mendilibar will be forced to continue without Jesus Corona (groin) and Joan Jordan (Achilles)
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      However, loanee Alex Telles is eligible to play against his parent club and the full-back will be joined by former Tottenham star Erik Lamela.
      What are the odds?

      Man Utd to win 4/11
      Draw 18/5
      Sevilla 15/2

      To qualify

      Man Utd 1/5
      Sevilla 10/3

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication More