Marcus Rashford injury update: Barcelona forward to miss Copa clash
Rashford will not be available for Barcelona due to a knee problem
Marcus Rashford has been ruled out of Barcelona’s Copa del Rey clash with Atletico Madrid tomorrow night due to injury.
Rashford came off midway through the second half of the 3-0 win over Real Mallorca on Saturday and it has now been confirmed he is suffering from a knee problem.
A club statement read: “Marcus Rashford has discomfort in his left knee derived from a blow received in last Saturday’s match against Mallorca at Camp Nou.
“He will be absent as a precaution for this Thursday’s match against Atletico Madrid.”
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Rashford not expected to be sidelined for long
Given Barcelona describe Rashford’s absence as “precautionary” it is not expected that the on-loan Manchester United man will be sidelined for a significant period.
Indeed, he may return for the weekend clash with Girona as Barca look to maintain their place at the top of La Liga.
Rashford joined the Catalan giants in July 2025 on an initial 12-month loan deal with Barca having the option to make the move permanent for a fee in the region of £30.3million.
The England international has thrived away from Old Trafford, scoring 10 goals and adding 10 assists in 34 appearances in all competitions.
His absence for the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final at the Metropolitano is a blow for boss Hansi Flick, who is likely to without another left-sided forward in Raphinha after the Brazil international missed training this morning.
What does the future hold for Rashford?
It is highly likely Barca will exercise their option to keep Rashford, although the situation has been muddied by the club’s presidential elections that take place next month.
Joan Laporta, who resigned from the position on Monday in a procedural requirement that means he can stand again, has made Rashford’s signature a key part of his manifesto.
His main rival Victor Font is pushing for structural reform at the club which could impact any major arrivals.
Rashford has on-field targets over the coming months as well as he looks to secure a place in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the World Cup this summer in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The 28-year-old has won 68 caps for the Three Lions, scoring 18 goals.