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Solskjaer reveals Rashford among five Man Utd players likely to miss AC Milan clash

Rashford, 23, was replaced by Mason Greenwood after 73 minutes in Sunday’s derby victory over Manchester City with what appeared to be an ankle injury. 

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Marcus Rashford is expected to miss Manchester United’s Europa League clash with AC Milan on Thursday.

Rashford, 23, was replaced by Mason Greenwood after 73 minutes in Sunday’s derby victory over Manchester City with what appeared to be an ankle injury.

While Solskjaer does not expect the England international to be ready in time, he was stopped short of the visit of the Rossoneri on Thursday.

Also suggesting he will be a doubt for the visit of West Ham United on Sunday.

‘I don’t think he’ll be available for tomorrow. He didn’t train today,’ Solskjaer told a press conference on Wednesday.

‘Normally [I’m] very optimistic but think he is out of tomorrow night and a doubt for the weekend.’

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Evidently, Man U could also be without Edinson Cavani for the visit to Milan.

The Uruguay international missed four games with a muscle injury in February before returning to the starting XI for a goalless draw with Crystal Palace on March 3.

The 34-year-old was sidelined again however for Sunday’s derby and Solskjaer is not expecting to have him back at his disposal.

David de Gea also remains unavailable having returned to Spain for the birth of his first child. Also, Donny van de Beek and Juan Mata are still ruled out.

‘I’m not sure if anyone will be back,’ Solskjaer laments. ‘David, no. Donny, no. Juan, no. Edinson, maybe. Rashford, no.

 

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