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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag expects Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw to return from injury fairly soon but revealed Alejandro Garnacho’s situation is “more severe”.
United confirmed on Wednesday that Rashford is due to miss “a few games” after sustaining a muscle injury in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Everton.
The striker pulled up late on with apparent groin discomfort and was swiftly withdrawn, meaning United will have to cope without their leading scorer for the time being, starting with Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final first leg at home to Sevilla.
Shaw will also miss the visit of Jose Luis Mendilibar’s side after being absent for the weekend win over Everton.
United have not confirmed what injury Shaw is suffering from, but Ten Hag seems to believe he will not be out for much longer – unlike Garnacho.
The young winger was injured a month ago against Southampton and Ten Hag seemingly is not expecting him back soon.
Asked whether Shaw or Garnacho would be able to face Sevilla, Ten Hag told reporters: “No, both [are] not available.
“Definitely the injury of Garnacho is more severe, is more strong, but Luke Shaw I expect him back at short notice, yes.”
As for Rashford, Ten Hag was unable to be any more specific than United’s earlier statement saying he would be out for “a few games”.
Though he insisted the England international will not be out for long.
“A few games, so that’s the statement” he said. “I can’t give more details on it because we don’t know. We’ll have to see it how it develops.
“It’s a setback and he’s disappointed, but he’s not totally broke because he will return quickly. He’s started his rehab and that helps to get back soon.”
