Marcus Rashford’s Manchester United comeback has been delayed after Michael Carrick confirmed the ahead was not able to characteristic in opposition to Leeds.
The England worldwide had been tipped to make his first look for United since December 2024 throughout Saturday’s pre-season pleasant in Dublin, however was omitted of the matchday squad because the Reds performed out a 1-1 draw at Croke Park.
Rashford solely not too long ago rejoined the group after being granted an prolonged break following England’s run to the World Cup semi-finals.
Carrick revealed the 28-year-old, together with Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo, was being managed fastidiously forward of the ultimate phases of pre-season.
“Marcus, Licha and Kobbie aren’t fairly prepared but,” Carrick advised MUTV earlier than kick-off. “We’re preserving them for this weekend.”
Rashford has endured an eventful 19 months away from Previous Trafford.
After falling out of favour beneath Ruben Amorim, he spent the second half of the 2024-25 season on mortgage at Aston Villa earlier than becoming a member of Barcelona on one other momentary deal final season.
The Catalan membership had the choice to signal him completely however as a substitute strengthened their assault with Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, paving the way in which for Rashford’s return to Manchester.
Regardless of hypothesis linking him with one other transfer, Carrick advised the ahead stays firmly in his plans.
“He’s our participant,” the United head coach advised ITV. “He’s come again in nice situation and provides us one thing completely different. I’ve identified Marcus for a very long time and we’re excited to have him again.”
United spherical off their pre-season schedule in opposition to AC Milan earlier than opening the brand new Premier League marketing campaign away to newly promoted Hull Metropolis.
