The Games Marcus Rashford Will Miss as Manchester United Confirm Injury Fears

• Manchester United star Marcus Rashford will be out for a few games with a muscle injury
• Rashford lasted 75 minutes against Everton over the weekend before hobbling off the pitch
• He is set to miss a number of games, including the crunch Europa League clash with Sevilla

Manchester United fans’ worst fears have been confirmed as Marcus Rashford is set to be out 'for a few games' with a muscle injury.

The club released a statement on April 12, confirming Rashford suffered a muscle injury and not a groin strain as initially feared.

Regardless, the forward is still set to miss a number of games for his side, including the Europa League quarter-final clash against Sevilla.

Rashford has been in red-hot form for United this season, with his goal-scoring prowess particularly coming to life after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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He is the club’s current top scorer this season with 28 games across all competitions.

Which games could Rashford miss?

United have a busy April, having already played Newcastle, Brentford, and Everton.

Rashford will certainly miss the clash against Sevilla, while the Premier League game against Nottingham Forest on April 16 will likely come too soon for him.

Based on United's official statement that Rashford will miss 'the next few games', it may be safe to assume fixtures against Sevilla (UEL second leg) on April 20, coupled with the FA Cup clash against Brighton on April 23 and the top four cracker against Tottenham on April 27, might also be out of the question.

Rashford's absence will present an opportunity for Anthony Martial, who returned to fitness with a goal against Everton.

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Christian Eriksen is also back for manager, Erik ten Hag, who afforded the Dane some minutes in the same game.

Chelsea receive Champions League boost

Elsewhere, Sports Brief reported on Chelsea receiving an important boost ahead of their tie against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

The Blues will play the record champions at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday, looking to put the domestic issues behind them.

Lampard’s plans have received a major boost after Thiago Silva, N'Golo Kante, and Mason Mount were all cleared to play a part in the encounter.