Rashford Races to Overcome Groin Problem as Man Utd Launch Fresh Recovery Plan Ahead of Liverpool Clash

Manchester United are hopeful that Marcus Rashford will be fit for their trip to Liverpool a week on Sunday, after he began a new treatment programme for a groin problem, according to the Daily Mail.

The 29-year-old forward has missed United’s last six games. Last week he flew to Dublin with a member of the club’s medical staff to see a groin specialist, and a fresh recovery plan is now in place.

Rashford hurt his hip at the World Cup and came back to Old Trafford in the summer after a season on loan at Barcelona. The problem was aggravated and spread to his groin, which is why he has been out.

He played in United’s first six league games of the season, along with the Carabao Cup tie against Brighton and the Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid in mid-October. 

He is said to get on well with Michael Carrick and wanted to help the head coach through a tough spell. But playing through the pain only made things worse. 

It is understood Rashford even offered to sit on the bench for last month’s defeat at Chelsea, but United felt the risk of more damage was too great.

He has yet to score since returning from Barcelona, though his record against Liverpool gives United reason to be hopeful. He has netted seven goals in 20 appearances against their fiercest rivals, which makes him a valuable option at Anfield.

Rashford will keep working on his fitness during the international break, and United hope he will be ready for the game on 22 November. His return would be a timely boost for a squad that has been without one of its most experienced attackers.

The Liverpool game could also be the start of a new era at Old Trafford. 

The report adds that Carrick is expected to be sacked and replaced by Mauricio Pochettino, which would make the trip to Anfield his first match in charge. 

Pochettino would be returning to the Premier League after earlier spells with Tottenham, Chelsea and Southampton.