Manchester United have suffered another frustrating setback as Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo have both withdrawn from Thomas Tuchel’s England squad because of injury issues. 🔴🏥
The news comes just after United’s disappointing 1–1 draw against Fulham, making the international break an important period for the club’s growing list of fitness concerns.
😰 RASHFORD’S HIP PROBLEM RETURNS TO THE SPOTLIGHT
Rashford was forced off during the Fulham clash after appearing to experience discomfort around his hip. The issue is one Manchester United have reportedly been managing since the summer, and his latest setback means he will now remain with the club rather than join up with England.
The timing is particularly frustrating for Rashford, who had been included in Tuchel’s plans for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. Instead of battling for his place in the Three Lions attack, the forward will now focus on recovery. 😓🔴
💥 MAINOO ALSO OUT
Kobbie Mainoo’s withdrawal adds another headache for both United and England.
The midfielder played around 80 minutes against Fulham, but he has now been ruled out of international duty because of an injury issue. The exact nature and severity of the problem have not been publicly detailed.
That is a particularly disappointing blow for Mainoo after Tuchel had indicated that the midfielder would get an opportunity to feature for England during this international window.
🚨 AND IT DOESN’T STOP THERE!
England have now confirmed that five players have withdrawn from the squad: Mainoo, Rashford, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice and Tino Livramento. Everton midfielder James Garner and Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White have subsequently been called up as replacements.
England’s first major test of the window is a huge clash against Spain at Wembley on September 26, followed by Nations League matches against Czechia and Croatia. 🏴🔥🇪🇸
For United, however, the biggest concern is closer to home.
Michael Carrick will now be hoping the extended international break gives Rashford and Mainoo enough time to recover properly before the Premier League campaign resumes. With United already searching for consistency after the Fulham draw, losing two important players to injury is the last thing the club needed. 😩🔴
RASHFORD OUT. MAINOO OUT. UNITED FANS CAN ONLY HOPE THIS ISN’T A LONG-TERM PROBLEM. 🤕🙏
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