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A Fergie special. Hopefully a couple more key players pick up ‘knocks’.
Martinez
Casemiro
Bruno
Rashford
Think losing any of them for an extended period really hurts us.
So long as it's the trademark 'knock', and not anything serious, then that's great news. A two week break ahead of our hectic final two months is exactly what he needed. Just really hope it is a 'knock'.
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Seemed like he has been carrying something, so had really hoped that they would pull him. Thankfully it's happened but, hopefully it's just minor where just a little rest / rehab. Stick him in the cryo freezer and wrap him in bubble wrap. It's going to be an absolute crazy 2 months.
There was a point yesterday where ball didn't get to him, went back to midfield but, he had not bothered to reset into an onside position and when ball came straight back towards him, he threw up his hands to say why didn't you pass it elsewhere when he was the one that had not worked back.
There was a point yesterday where ball didn't get to him, went back to midfield but, he had not bothered to reset into an onside position and when ball came straight back towards him, he threw up his hands to say why didn't you pass it elsewhere when he was the one that had not worked back.
Huge. First break he's had since the start of the season. Much needed. That Sir Alex meeting with Ten hag was a quick lesson on how to get players out of international games...
Nothing serious I hope. He could definitely use the rest and come back firing after the break.
Wouldn't disagree with that. I kind of feel bad for saying Casemiro and Rashford are our most important players when Martinez (and Bruno) have been so good for us but I think having Varane means we still have a quality centre back if Martinez isn't fit, and i'd guess we'd have options if Bruno was out.
Take Casemiro or Rashford out and there's just no one that can match their level in the squad.
Yay! Hopefully he'll be ok in a couple of weeks.
Having Rashford come back after the break nicely rested and firing on all cylinders could make all the difference to our treble bid.
Two months in a cryo freezer would be absolutely crazy, I agree.
Good news assuming it's not a real injury.
He's not looked quite right the last few games. The rest should do him good.
He's not looked quite right the last few games. The rest should do him good.
Put Varane for Martinez on that list. Martinez and Shaw on a lower tier. Bruno below them. We can cover Martinez with Shaw in a short period, as Malacia is quite good. We lose a lot, but still have a good level. If Varane is out then it's an instant big drop off compared to Lindelof of Maguire. Bruno out we'd be pretty ok still with Eriksen/Fred/Casemiro midfield 3, or Sancho as a 10, or Sabitzer and Fred around casemiro to having a super solid midfield group.
Rashford and Casemiro by far the 2 most noticeable losses though. Nobody who can do what they do in our squad. Martial too, arguably, if injured wasn't his natural state.
Fantastic if it's not serious and just a chance to recharge. Will benefit united going into the last stretch. Would be great if Bruno can do the same
A 2 week break will do him good
Now we're talking.
The classic 85th minute sub and limp.
The classic 85th minute sub and limp.
If ETH's words are to be believed, it reads like Martial has rushed his return in the past, and ETH is asking him to be patient and follow the plan this time
2 weeks in the freezer - for the 2 months ahead after that
I'm thinking a week on the beach.
I don’t see Rashford faking to skip England duty, so I hope the injury is nothing too serious.
Is this a serious post?
He's looked like he's been carrying something ever since the League Cup final to be honest. Hopefully the break does him good and he can finish the season strongly.
He seemed to be struggling after a really innocuous looking impact when Fulham scored. So hopefully just a minor impact injury. He certainly owes Southgate/England no loyalty after being marginalised for so long. Good on him if he’s erring on the side of caution.
Good lad Marcus. Get ready for more important things in 2 weeks time.
Agree with that. He owes them nothing.
Yep, probably looking at it thinking whats the point? He has a chance to have his best season, get 2 weeks rest rather than go into the England camp and play 2 mins.
He done the opposite for the Euros and paid a huge prize. I think he realised at the World Cup, form means nothing when it comes to England, its all about favourites.
Oh that’s a shame.
Well deserved coupled weeks off for the lad.
Well deserved coupled weeks off for the lad.
Good. He needs a rest. Hopefully the 2 weeks will do him good and he recovers quickly.
Well done Marcus! England didn't respect you in the World Cup, so good that you are putting United first, by getting a well earned two weeks recovery period, ready for the remainder of the season
He put off surgery to play for England at Euro 2020 and it was a total disaster that ended horribly and then he went on to have a nightmare season following it. Then at the World Cup he's brilliant but is only given 5 minutes by Southgate in the quarter finals to try and save us.
I have no problem with Rashford thinking of himself for once and not playing in this international window.
I have no problem with Rashford thinking of himself for once and not playing in this international window.
I feel for him. I pick up the same "knock" when we're about to visit parents in law.
Southgate doesn't deserve Rashford. If this is a 'knock' to ensure a proper break then this is welcome news.
Feck Southgate. Prick.
I really don’t think you fake this if you’re in the form of your life and have a golden opportunity to lock a spot in the starting 11 at the national team. Hope I’m wrong.
Yeah I don't think he'd fake an injury either. I think the most likely explanation is he isn't fully fit and doesn't think it's worth the risk. He was limping a bit after coming off against Fulham. But also, if there was a WC final next week he'd probably make himself available.
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