Erik ten Hag Hints Anthony Martial Could Replace Injured Marcus Rashford in Man United XI

• Marcus Rashford is set to miss several matches after suffering a muscle injury
• The Man United forward was spotted limping off during the game with Everton
• The England international has been in superb form for the Red Devils this term

Erik ten Hag has hinted at Marcus Rashford's possible replacement in Manchester United's starting lineup after the forward was injured.

Rashford handed the Red Devils an injury scare after he was spotted limping off the pitch during their 2-0 Premier League win against Everton last weekend.

According to Metro UK, it was confirmed on April 12 that the star forward would miss a couple of matches due to a muscle injury.

Rashford's absence will be a massive blow to Man United, especially considering how crucial he has been to the team's revival this season.

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The England international has scored an eyewatering 28 goals so far this term across all competitions.

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Speaking in his pre-match conference ahead of United's Europa League quarter-final clash against Sevilla, ten Hag hinted at having Anthony Martial replace Rashford.

The French player has spent the better part of this season sidelined with injuries but is slowly fighting his way back to full fitness.

Martial featured against Everton last weekend, scoring one of United's two goals.

Ten Hag has now all but confirmed the forward will lead the attacking line against Sevilla on Thursday.

"The time [Martial] needs for a goal is less. When he’s in the team, we play our best football and we have our best results as a team," ten Hag said via Metro.

"I defend him because I point to the stats and see how he contributes."

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Elsewhere, Sports Brief reported on ten Hag's claims about Rashford's injury, after he hobbled off the pitch.

The United star was substituted moments after assisting his teammate, Martial with a goal against Everton.

Ten Hag was quizzed after the match on the extent of his forward’s injury and said a diagnosis was pending.