Man United announces Marcus Rashford's return to training ahead of Newcastle United's game

Manchester United have announced that injured attacker Marcus Rashford has resumed individual training ahead of the resumption of club football.

The 25 year old was withdrawn from the England national team as a caution to avoid aggravating a knock he received during Manchester United's 3-1 win over Fulham in the quarter finals of the Emirates FA Cup, just few days before the international break.

In a statement released on the club's official website it indicates as follows : "Marcus Rashford has started his recovery at Carrington after sustaining an injury in our last fixture, the Emirates FA Cup quarter-final win over Fulham.

The forward was hurt during the 3-1 triumph, which sealed a place in the last four of the competition, before a pause in domestic football to accommodate the international break.

Although called up by England, he was forced to withdraw from the squad due to the problem, and missed the victories over Italy and Ukraine in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Marcus was able to get out on the grass at our training base on Monday but the Reds' leading goalscorer could only take part in a small session, away from the main group.

There was no ball work involved for the 25-year-old, who scored his 27th goal of United's season with a long-range beauty against Real Betis, ensuring he netted in both legs of the Europa League tie with the Spanish side.

Rashford's fitness will be a concern heading into the Premier League clash at Newcastle United on Sunday.

He hit the second goal against the Magpies in the recent Carabao Cup final and the St James' Park encounter will have a big influence on the battle for a top-four place, with Eddie Howe's side currently three points adrift of the Reds but with superior goal difference.

United boss Erik ten Hag is likely to provide an update on Marcus in his pre-match press conference later this week."

The Red Devils manager will as well give update on the rest of Manchester United's injured stars. Marcel Sabitzer could only make the bench for the Austrian national team after Ralf Ragnick confirmed that he had sustained an injury.

Raphael Varane and Christian Eriksen are both expected to return when the Red Devils play against Newcastle United on the 2nd of April in the Premier League.