Marcus Rashford to miss Sevilla match and 'a few games' due to injury but back for Manchester United run-in

Manchester United have confirmed that Marcus Rashford will not be fit to face Sevilla this Thursday due to a muscle injury and will miss “a few games”. United host their Liga opponents in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final and will now have to compete without their top scorer this season.

Ad Rashford has been United’s standout player so far this season under Erik ten Hag, with 28 goals already — a record for the 25-year-old forward. Premier LeagueRashford fires Man Utd into fourth in the Premier League05/04/2023 AT 18:07 United have struggled for players to feature up front.

Jadon Sancho and Antony have disappointed at times on the wing, Wout Weghorst has failed to adequately fill the hole left by Cristiano Ronaldo during his loan spell from Burnley, and Anthony Martial has spent much of the season injured. However the Frenchman scored in a substitute appearance against Everton at the weekend, the same match in which Rashford was forced off with injury on 80 minutes at Old Trafford, which United won 2-0.

United sit fourth in the Premier League on the same points as third-placed Newcastle, with Eddie Howe’s men boasting 48 goals, four more than United, and a far superior goal difference. Opinion: Real return to CL against Chelsea with 'something different, special' Man Utd given boost in hunt for Barcelona forward Fati — Paper Round Guardiola wary of 'Bayern mentality', Tuchel says he 'fell in love' with his side On the club’s official website, a statement read: “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.