Erik ten Hag delivers concerning news over Rashford injury

Jacque Talbot

• 8 Apr 2023 16:10 BST
• 3 min read

Erik ten Hag provided a worrying update about Marcus Rashford after the Manchester United striker came off injured during his club’s 2-0 win over Everton.

Late into the game, the striker was forced off holding his leg - leaving supporters to ponder about the extent of the blow.

After the game at Old Trafford, Ten Hag admitted that the initial news didn’t look great.

He told BT Sports: “We have to wait, it doesn’t look well. Once again, it is due to the schedule… we’ve to protect our players.”

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Rashford helped his side to a win over the Toffees with an assist, but his manager’s words make it seem as though he may be sidelined for some time.

He has been a huge influence in front of goal for Man Utd, scoring 28 goals in all competitions.

The 25-year-old’s absence may be softened by the re-emergence of Anthony Martial, who found the back of the net against Everton.

Ten Hag on fixture congestion

Ten Hag also spoke about how the fixture congestion has caused issues and that it does not help players.

"I don't know. It is like this when you have to play so many games in short notice, especially when the schedule is this tight,” he told the BBC. “Players can't recover and you run the risk that players can get injured. You have to be aware of that.

"You can't say [exactly what has happened], even when you speak to him. We have to wait until tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, then we will see what is the diagnosis.”

“Some things you can’t avoid but this was avoidable, why was the Premier League giving us the late Sunday night game and the early Saturday game, I think that is the risk and then players can’t recover so quickly,” Ten Hag said in his press conference.

“All science and research tell you players need a certain time to recover. It is also part of the schedule that we are now finding ourselves in this situation and now we can only pray he is not dropping off”.