(Football news) Manchester United top scorer Marcus Rashford is doubtful for the clash against Bournemouth on Saturday after picking up an illness. The player returned to training this week after missing out on Saturday’s 2-0 win over Wolves at Old Trafford due to a leg injury but could miss out again for different reasons. However, the Red Devils could have Scott McTominay back while Raphael Varane is expected to feature in the starting lineup.
Speaking in the press conference, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said “So a positive, Varane definitely available, Scott joined in training, if training goes well he will be in. Rashy (Rashford) 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.” Manchester United’s Champions League hopes are uncertain after they lost to Brighton and West Ham in the last few weeks. They have a one point advantage over Liverpool and a game in hand but can’t afford any more slip ups.
The Red Devils need six points from their remaining 3 games to be guaranteed a top 4 finish. Ten Hag said “When I see this project, first of all, it’s important to get in the Champions League. I don’t think today at that standard, I look to the next game, and that’s Bournemouth. We have to win that game to get into the Champions League. We have everything in our hands so focus on the game, the games coming up, the first game is the most important.”
Praising Bournemouth manager Gary O’Neil, Ten Hag said “As far as I can see, I think it’s a really brilliant club at Bournemouth, they are in the Premier League and already three games before the end of the season they are definitely next season in the Premier League as well. It’s a massive performance from them. It’s a good team, there’s a really good structure. You can see clear patterns, so well done.” When asked about Marcel Sabitzer’s future at Old Trafford, Ten Hag replied “We will see. It’s not our main focus, the main focus is Bournemouth.”
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