LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, speaks with his players during a break in play in the Premier League 2026/27 match between Everton and Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Liverpool, England.
Marcus Rashford has his sights set on making his third successive start in Thursday’s Champions League opener.
The forward was withdrawn in the 70th minute during yesterday’s draw to Everton, with Michael Carrick confirming he had sustained a slight injury problem.
“I’m not going into detail, but he felt a little bit of something so we had to change him,” said Carrick post-match.
Rashford reacts to Toffees draw
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United during the warm up before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Everton and Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Liverpool, England.
However, Manchester United’s No.9 has since taken to Instagram to react to the afternoon’s affairs on Merseyside, saying: “So unlucky not to come away with all the points today! The results will come. Big week coming up, starting with Thursday’s game.”
Alas, supporters are crossing their fingers and hoping Rashford will recover in time to feature, having been one of the side’s standout performers this weekend.
Marcus Rashford with a fantastic run for Manchester United but Tarkowski gets a crucial tackle in to stop Cunha from finishing it off 😬 pic.twitter.com/Fc5KDxJD49 — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 6, 2026
Although he is still awaiting his first goal contribution of 2026/2027, the 28-year-old established himself as a real nuisance for the Toffees backline early on in the encounter.
How did Rashford fare vs Everton?
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United controls the ball under pressure from Merlin Rohl of Everton during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Everton and Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Liverpool, England.
Former Red Owen Hargreaves claimed the Carrington graduate was looking ‘like the Marcus of old’, while journalist Samuel Luckhurst singled Rashford out as United’s ‘best forward’ – despite Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo providing the goals.
As per Fotmob, he also completed three successful dribbles, made two line-breaking passes and created one chance, so you can bet David Moyes and his men would’ve been relieved to see the attacker withdrawn with 20 minutes left to play.
Rashford’s heatmap vs Everton (FotMob)
After United’s midweek encounter at home to Sabah, Manchester City will make the short trip to Old Trafford for the first Manchester derby of the campaign.
Then, it’s yet another cup tie against Brighton and Hove Albion, who travel to M16 for a Carabao Cup clash on Wednesday, September 16.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: General view outside the stadium before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Everton and Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Liverpool, England.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Players of Manchester United walk off the pitch after the Premier League 2026/27 match between Everton and Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Liverpool, England.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Lewis Hall of England during the international friendly match between England and Japan at Wembley Stadium on March 31, 2026 in London, England
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