Manchester United star Marcus Rashford visited a groin specialist in Dublin last week and has begun a new recovery plan, according to journalist James Ducker.
The 28-year-old has been sidelined for more than a month but is hopeful that the revised treatment plan will help him regain fitness in time for the crucial clash against Liverpool after the international break.
Rashford has been managing a hip problem dating back to the FIFA World Cup during the summer, but his condition has since become more complicated.
The forward aggravated the injury by continuing to play despite his fitness concerns, with the problem eventually spreading to his groin.
It is understandable that Rashford initially insisted on making himself available, particularly given the importance of securing regular minutes and proving his value.
Barcelona delivered a brutal blow by spending heavily to recruit Anthony Gordon rather than signing Rashford for only £26 million.
Head coach Michael Carrick opened the door for the United academy graduate to return to Old Trafford despite being forced out by INEOS and Ruben Amorim in late 2024.
Carrick subsequently reintegrated Rashford into the squad and handed him a consistent run in the starting XI.
However, the forward struggled to repay that faith, failing to register a single goal or assist across eight appearances.
He created several chances but those did not result in goals for United.
Rashford will be particularly disappointed with how things have unfolded, especially as Carrick now faces the prospect of losing his job following United’s disastrous start to the 2026-27 campaign.
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