Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo are both expected to miss England’s upcoming Nations League camp because of injury.
According to David Ornstein, Rashford is expected to withdraw as Manchester United continue to manage the hip problem that has troubled him since the World Cup.
Michael Carrick had already confirmed that Rashford picked up an issue during United’s 1-1 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage.
The forward started the match but was replaced by Joshua Zirkzee in the 77th minute, with Carrick saying afterwards that Rashford had felt “a bit of an issue.”
The latest report indicates the problem is connected to the hip issue United have been managing rather than simply an isolated problem suffered at Fulham.
Mainoo is also expected to miss England’s Nations League fixtures because of injury, although the precise nature of the midfielder’s problem has not yet been disclosed.
Both players had been selected for England’s squad for the international break.
There has not yet been official confirmation from the Football Association that either player has withdrawn, meaning their absences remain expected rather than confirmed.
If both stay at United during the international period, Carrick will have additional time to work with and assess them before the Premier League season resumes.
United do not play again until Tottenham visit Old Trafford on 10 October.
For Rashford in particular, however, the reported connection to a hip problem that has already required management makes his fitness situation one to monitor beyond the immediate England fixtures.
Sources
- David Ornstein reporting — Rashford and Mainoo expected to withdraw from England squad (reproduced by Football365)
- Sky Sports — Rashford and Mainoo injury doubts for England duty
- Manchester United — Carrick confirms Rashford picked up an issue against Fulham
- England Football — original September and October squad announcement
