Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has shared an update during his time at Barcelona
Manchester United will have the benefit of watching their rivals in Premier League action this weekend. Michael Carrick’s squad are scheduled to face Everton on Monday evening.
The lack of a weekend fixture means that United will understand exactly what is required to remain in the top four when they meet David Moyes’ side at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Carrick has made a remarkable start as caretaker manager, securing four victories from his five matches at the helm, and will be keen to keep progressing as the club targets a return to the Champions League.
The new United manager is making a strong case to be handed the role permanently beyond this season. While the club hierarchy consider their next managerial appointment, Carrick’s immediate priority will be securing three points against Everton.
Beyond Old Trafford, United loanee Marcus Rashford has provided an update during his spell at Barcelona. Here, MEN Sport examines some of the biggest stories surrounding the club.
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Marcus Rashford update
Marcus Rashford has offered an update on his recovery from a knee injury after being ruled out for Barcelona in recent weeks. The England forward has netted 10 and contributed 13 assists in 34 matches but has missed his parent club’s previous two fixtures.
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A statement released by Barcelona on Thursday confirmed that Rashford had returned to training. The 28-year-old subsequently took to Instagram to share photographs of himself back with the squad, captioning the post: “Back on the grass after a few weeks out.”
The transfer deal struck between United and Barcelona includes a £26million buyout clause. Rashford has been open about his wish to remain at the Camp Nou, despite suggestions that the change in management at United could persuade him to stay at his boyhood club.
Barcelona have found results difficult during the United forward’s brief injury absence, suffering defeats to Atletico Madrid and Girona. Rashford will be hoping to regain full fitness in time to stake his claim for a starting spot in their home fixture against Levante on Sunday.
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Carrick planning for long-term
Whether Michael Carrick will have any influence over Rashford’s future in the summer transfer window remains to be seen. However, the interim manager has made it clear he is already thinking ahead during his spell in the Old Trafford dugout.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Carrick said: “It’s not a stock answer – for me, it’s the ultimate role. I’m really enjoying it, I love what I’m doing. I’m fortunate. I feel privileged to be in the position I am, but it’s not the fact that I believe I can do it and I’m here to do it.
“I said it when I came in – there’s the sentimental side of that, of understanding the role and coming through the club and being here and loving the club and being a supporter and all that side of it is one thing. But, actually, I’m here to do a job now and to make a good team and be successful.
“I don’t decide how long that’s going to be but I love being here and and while I’m here, I’ll give everything I can. And I always plan for the long-term future for the benefit of the football club. That’s how I believe it should be.”