Marcus Rashford is hoping to be available for Manchester United’s trip to Liverpool on 22 November after starting a new recovery programme, according to BBC Sport.
The forward has missed United’s past six games with a problem that began as a hip injury at the World Cup and later spread to his groin. The report describes a possible return, not confirmation that he is fit or has been selected.
Marcus Rashford starts a new recovery programme
BBC Sport’s Simon Stone reported on 11 November that Rashford saw a specialist in Dublin last week, accompanied by a member of United’s medical staff. A new recovery programme has since been put in place.
The 29-year-old’s hip injury was aggravated during the opening weeks of the season. The BBC says the problem had been getting worse, despite Rashford wanting to help the team over the past few weeks.
Why United did not risk Rashford at Chelsea
Rashford offered to go on the bench for last month’s defeat at Chelsea, according to the BBC. United decided that was not worth the risk of further damage.
That earlier offer does not establish his current fitness. The latest report leaves open whether he will be available when United travel to Anfield after the international break.
Liverpool remains a target, not a confirmed return
The England forward is yet to score for United since returning in the summer from a season on loan at Barcelona, the BBC reports. It also records seven goals in 20 appearances against Liverpool.
Those figures provide context for the hoped-for return, but do not change his medical position. The report does not confirm a return to full team training, match clearance or a place in the starting line-up.
The distinction matters: Rashford is working towards the Liverpool match, rather than being announced as available for it.
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