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Marcus Rashford has reportedly stepped up his recovery from his latest setback by returning to gym training at Carrington.
That’s according to Manchester United insider Sam C, who adds that the forward is continuing his rehabilitation, but remains unavailable for the time being.
🚨 Exclusive: Marcus Rashford has returned to gym training at Manchester United as he continues his recovery from a persistent hip injury sustained during the World Cup. Rashford remains unavailable for selection due to the injury, but is continuing his rehabilitation at… pic.twitter.com/j49H74JAxl — Sam C (@SamC_reports) October 28, 2026
Marcus Rashford among United absentees for Chelsea trip
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Rashford was missing from the footage shared by journalists today of United’s open training session this morning, as was Luke Shaw.
However, Kobbie Mainoo was back amongst the squad, so fans are now hoping he will be involved in some form against Chelsea on Saturday after missing the last four games.
Up close with Kobbie 💪 pic.twitter.com/3Irwj7fbNp — Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 28, 2026
Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu and Manuel Ugarte are long-term absentees for Michael Carrick, with no return dates given for the sidelined trio.
How Rashford had been faring
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, talks with Marcus Rashford of Manchester United at half-time during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Fulham and Manchester United at Craven Cottage on September 20, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Prior to his layoff, Rashford had made eight appearances across all competitions, six of which were as a starter.
He has yet to open his account since being reintegrated into the first-team at United, despite overseeing a stellar campaign with Barcelona last term.
Presumably, Carrick will be aiming to have the Carrington graduate back at his disposal after the November international break, which would see Rashford return just in time to face Liverpool at Anfield on the 22nd of the month.
Rashford 🤩❤️ pic.twitter.com/tGyk9XMofd — utdreport (@utdreport) October 28, 2026
Of course, whether Carrick himself stays that long remains to be seen, as his tenure was believed to be hanging by a thread following Sunday’s 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.
Yet, after hearing the United faithful voice their support for the former Red, INEOS have decided to give him the chance to turn things around in M16, starting with Saturday’s early kick-off contest at Stamford Bridge.
United will then welcome AS Roma to Old Trafford next Tuesday, before hosting Aston Villa on Sunday, November 8.
Michael Carrick giving the thumps-up
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Youri Tielemans of Manchester United looks on during a training session at Carrington Training Ground on October 20, 2026 in Manchester, England.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, arrives at the stadium before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on October 25, 2026 in Manchester, England.
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