No decision yet on Rashford surgery, says Man United boss
19 July 2021 - 15:44
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Manchester United's Marcus Rashford could be ruled out for 12 weeks after operation Image: KACPER PEMPEL / REUTERS
Manchester — Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the Premier League club has not yet decided if Marcus Rashford will undergo surgery for a shoulder injury.
The BBC reported last week that Rashford was likely to miss the start of the season after deciding to have the operation, which would rule the 23-year-old out for about 12 weeks.
Rashford had struggled with the problem during the latter part of last season and had only a limited role with England during their run to the European Championship final.
Asked by reporters after Sunday’s 2-1 friendly victory at Derby County if plans for Rashford had been confirmed, Solskjaer said: “No, we’re looking at the best options.
“He went away just to reflect on it a little bit. We have to take the best course of action for him and the club. We’re still addressing that with the experts.”
Solskjaer said midfielder Jesse Lingard, who impressed in a loan spell at West Ham United last season with nine goals and five assists, was keen to fight for his place at United.
“What he did last season, that’s the true Jesse. We showed towards the end of the season that we lacked options at times and Jesse is in the plans at the moment,” Solskjaer said.
United finished second on the league log last season, 12 points behind Manchester City.
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No decision yet on Rashford surgery, says Man United boss
Image: KACPER PEMPEL / REUTERS
Manchester — Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the Premier League club has not yet decided if Marcus Rashford will undergo surgery for a shoulder injury.
The BBC reported last week that Rashford was likely to miss the start of the season after deciding to have the operation, which would rule the 23-year-old out for about 12 weeks.
Rashford had struggled with the problem during the latter part of last season and had only a limited role with England during their run to the European Championship final.
Asked by reporters after Sunday’s 2-1 friendly victory at Derby County if plans for Rashford had been confirmed, Solskjaer said: “No, we’re looking at the best options.
“He went away just to reflect on it a little bit. We have to take the best course of action for him and the club. We’re still addressing that with the experts.”
Solskjaer said midfielder Jesse Lingard, who impressed in a loan spell at West Ham United last season with nine goals and five assists, was keen to fight for his place at United.
“What he did last season, that’s the true Jesse. We showed towards the end of the season that we lacked options at times and Jesse is in the plans at the moment,” Solskjaer said.
United finished second on the league log last season, 12 points behind Manchester City.
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