Manchester United have been dealt a new injury scare after Marcus Rashford was forced off during the draw against Everton.
Rashford kept his place in the Man Utd starting line-up on Sunday as Michael Carrick opted to name the same side that beat Ipswich 5-2 last weekend.
However, the England international’s involvement at the Hill Dickinson Stadium came to an end with around 20 minutes left on the clock, as he was replaced by Patrick Dorgu.
Having gotten the better of Merlin Rohl for much of the afternoon, it was a surprise to see Rashford substituted, though Carrick has confirmed the reason was fitness related.
“Yeah, he was feeling a bit of something,” the Man United head coach told reporters.
“He's done very well. As I said during the week, he’s done ever so well since he came back. I thought he looked really sharp again today and dangerous.
“That final little moment didn't quite drop for him, but nevertheless, I thought he created really good opportunities, and there was a big threat throughout the game.”
Man United are next in action on Thursday night, facing Sabah on their return to the Champions League and Rashford could be doubtful for the game at Old Trafford.
Carrick will be hopeful of an immediate response from his side after dropping two points against Everton as Ainsley Maitland-Niles netted a superb stoppage-time equaliser.
““Yeah, we’re disappointed, bitterly disappointed. To be up in the position we were in, [leading] the game twice and so close to the end,” Carrick added.
“And all of the work that went into putting us in that position at different stages, to then come away like that leaves us… yeah, it's not a great feeling.
“Feels like a defeat, bit of a cliché, the obvious thing to say at this stage, but we have taken a point and we can't ignore that, but it feels like we should have a lot more.”
