Muscle injury will keep Marcus Rashford sidelined for ‘a few games’

London — Marcus Rashford will miss Manchester United's Europa League quarter-final first-leg clash with Sevilla after suffering a muscle injury that is likely to keep him out for “a few games”, the club announced on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old, who has scored 28 goals for Erik ten Hag’s side this season, limped out of the 2-0 Premier League win over Everton on Saturday.

"Marcus Rashford will be unavailable for Thursday's Uefa Europa League quarter-final game against Sevilla because of a muscle injury," United said in a statement.

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"The forward was withdrawn in the 80th minute of Saturday's 2-0 Premier League win over Everton at Old Trafford and immediately headed to the dressing room for treatment.

"Subsequent assessment of the injury suggested that Marcus will be unavailable for a few games, but is expected to be back for the season run-in."

United have been boosted by the recent return to fitness of Anthony Martial, who scored the second goal against Everton, and loan signing Wout Weghorst is another attacking option.

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Creative midfielder Christian Eriksen returned from a lengthy injury lay-off as a substitute against Everton while United are expected to welcome Casemiro back into the squad for Thursday’s clash with Sevilla after the Brazilian midfielder served a suspension.

Manchester United, who won the League Cup in February, are chasing a top-four spot in the Premier League and meet Brighton in the FA Cup semi-finals later this month.

AFP