Marcus Rashford a doubt for Manchester United's crunch Bournemouth clash, Erik ten Hag confirms, Phil Jones to leave

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has revealed that Marcus Rashford is a doubt for Saturday’s match at Bournemouth. United are under pressure from Liverpool, who are a point behind them in fifth place in the league table, and need a win to move level on points with Newcastle above them in third.

Ad A failure to win could see them put their hopes of Champions League football for next season in jeopardy. Premier LeagueTen Hag hails 'vital' win over Wolves as top-four hopes boosted13/05/2023 AT 17:05 With three games remaining, there is little room for error, and the Dutchman told reporters on Friday that this season’s top scorer, Rashford, could miss out through illness.

Ten Hag said: «Rashy trained well the whole week but today he reported he is ill. We have to see how he recovers during the day and see tomorrow.» Goalscoring responsibilities have largely fallen upon Rashford after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo at the end of last year, with Wout Weghorst scoring just twice in 28 appearances, and Antony Martial not reliably fit.

Real Madrid target Alonso as future replacement for Ancelotti — Paper Round Newcastle close in on Champions League spot with win over Brighton Humble Mourinho unconcerned with legacy as Pellegrini celebrates 'different' manager Ten Hag also confirmed that Scott McTominay is likely fit to be involved, as is Raphael Varane. Another attacking option is Marcel Sabitzer, who does not play as an out-and-out striker, and Ten Hag refused to confirm or deny plans to sign the Austria international on a permanent basis from Bayern Munich.

He clarified: «We will see but it's not our main focus, the main focus is Bournemouth.» Sabitzer has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to injury. One