Manchester United have been left concerned after news emerged that Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has picked up a knee injury while on international duty with Austria and former boss Ralf Rangnick, becoming the second star to provide worry this international break.
Before the games had even begun, there was concern over Marcus Rashford, with the inform attacker having pulled out of the England squad due to a βknockβ, and there has since been no indication of the severity of his situation, leaving him a doubt for the game against Newcastle United this weekend.
Wembley Stadium, London on Sunday 26th February 2023. Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring their second goal during the Carabao Cup Final between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium, London on Sunday 26th Febr 2NPKNAK Wembley Stadium, London on Sunday 26th February 2023. Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring their second goal during the Carabao Cup Final between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium, London on Sunday 26th February 2023. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Credit: MI News & Sport /Alamy Live News (Alamy Stock Photo)
And, with Casemiro already suspended for the game against the Magpies, plans have been thrown into further disarray after Rangnick confirmed that Sabitzer had picked up a knock while on duty with Austria.
Said injury forced him to limp out of their 4-1 win over Azerbaijan late on, while he also missed the training session before their clash with Estonia in their bid to qualify for EURO2024.
Despite this, it appears as though Rangnick is willing to risk the United loanee.
βAt the moment, Iβm optimistic that it can work but, at the end of the day, itβs also a question of whether Marcel feels ready for it himself. At the moment, I am assuming heβll playβ, he told the media.