Improved Condition, Rashford Predicted MU's Defense In The Manchester Derby

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JAKARTA - Marcus Rashford has missed the last two matches of Manchester United due to a muscle injury. However, the England international has now gradually recovered and is predicted to be able to appear in the Manchester derby.

Rashford picked up an injury after guiding his side to a 3-1 win over Arsenal earlier this month. In that match, Rashford was pulled off the field.

Because of that situation, Rashford was not included in the list of players called by Gareth Southgate in the last two English matches of the UEFA Nations League later this month.

However, as reported by ESPN, the 24-year-old is predicted to return to Manchester United's squad at the beginning of the month or after the international break. The moment coincided with Manchester City's tough match against city rivals Manchester City.

''The Man United medical team considered that Rashford's injury was not too serious. The player is most likely already recovering and could be fielded in the match against Manchester City, early next month,''' the ESPN report reads. quoted Tuesday.

Rashford's chances of getting involved in the ninth week of the Premier League will be even greater if he can already train with his teammates this week.

''He suffered a muscle injury. However, I don't think the injury will take too long. I can't say for sure when he will return, but the injury won't hurt too much. We hope he can get back to this team soon,''' Previously, MU coach Erik ten Hag revealed about Rashford's condition.