- Rashford suffered a knock to his ankle during the second half of a friendly.
- The forward limped off after a hard tackle from a Real Betis defender
- Manchester United have already suffered the blow of losing Ramus Hojlund for six weeks
Marcus Rashford limped off during Manchester United’s final game of their pre-season tour of the United States, in another potential blow for manager Erik ten Hag.
The Manchester United boss had already seen his attacking options reduced ahead of the new season with Rasmus Hojlund ruled out for six weeks with a hamstring injury.
Ten Hag will now have to worry about Rashford’s fitness after he was forced off in a 3-2 friendly win over Real Betis.
The 26-year-old was taken off shortly after the hour mark at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium.
Rashford needed treatment after taking a knock to the ankle following a heavy challenge from Sergi Altimira.
Marcus Rashford was forced to leave Manchester United’s pre-season match against Real Betis
The Manchester United striker looked uncomfortable as he left the pitch following the knock.
Jadon Sancho, right, called for physiotherapists to intervene after Rashford suffered the injury scare
Jadon Sancho had asked the physiotherapist to intervene due to Rashford’s discomfort.
The striker, who would probably have been substituted moments later as part of several others, would leave the field. awkwardly with physio Jordan Reece.
Rashford was seen chatting to Reece, as he shook his head after being the victim of Altimera appearing to step on his ankle.
He then walked straight down the tunnel to receive further treatment after suffering the blow.
The 26-year-old was later seen walking unaided after the match as he signed autographs for fans outside the game.
Manchester United will hope Rashford has only suffered a scare, with their attacking options already affected by Hojlund’s absence.
The Red Devils also saw Antony withdraw during the friendly after being introduced as a substitute.
Rashford was seen walking unaided after the match to ease injury fears.
Antony only lasted 23 minutes before having to be substituted, with the Brazilian winger also heading straight for the tunnel.
Had Rashford suffered an injury, it could give more importance to new £36.5m signing Joshua Zirkzee.
The Dutch international is not currently part of the pre-season tour of the United States, and his preparations for his debut campaign continue at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag, who bemoaned Man United’s injury problems last season, had earlier been dealt a blow with confirmation that £59million signing Leny Yoro had been ruled out for three months.
