Marcus Rashford injury: Will Manchester United striker be fit for Watford and Wolves?

Following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s arrival at Manchester United, Marcus Rashford embarked on a sensational run of form managing five goals and two assists in seven games.

But in recent Gameweeks that form has stalled with the England striker firing blanks in his last four league appearances.

His dip in form could be attributed to niggling injuries the latest of which (ankle) saw him ruled out of international duty and could now see him sidelined for his club.

United fans and Fantasy Premier League managers looking for a reliable source of goals up front alike will be sweating over Rashford’s fitness.

How serious is the injury?

Marcus Rashford initially travelled with the England squad for their fixtures with Czech Republic and Montenegro, but failed to regain fitness in time for the Euro 2020 qualifiers.

England manager Gareth Southgate said: “He’s been with our medical team all week and we’ve tried to progress him but it’s clear he’s not going to be ready for our matches so we’ve sent him back.

“We knew Marcus might not be ready so it’s a good opportunity for others.”

Though Rashford was sent home, United fans and FPL managers should take heart that the 21-year-old striker initially travelled with the squad, as the ankle injury was an issue prior to the international break.

A further update from the United camp is required before a timeline can be placed on his recovery, however.

Should I take him out of my FPL side?

Sit tight for now and wait for an update from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer later in the week.

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United enjoy a double Gameweek in GW32 against Watford and Wolves – if the England striker were to feature it could be lucrative for FPL managers.

If Solskjaer indicates that Rashford is set to miss Gameweek 32, however, managers should turf the forward out.

Potential replacements

Callum Wilson hasn't played since Gameweek 23 (Photo: Getty) Callum Wilson scored 11 points against Huddersfield (Getty Images)

Not keen on Rashford? Sign one of these FPL favourites instead:

Callum Wilson (£6.4m) wasted no time in announcing his return to fitness, racking up an impressive 11 points against Huddersfield. Consider recruiting him ahead of Bournemouth’s Gameweek 31 fixture against Newcastle

Salomon Rondon (£5.9m). With Miguel Almiron providing some much needed spark to the Magpies’ attacking midfield, Rondon could be set to enjoy a great deal more service. Consider signing the striker ahead of the game against Bournemouth.

Jamie Vardy (£9m) has been in lethal form since Claude Puel departed the club, picking up 24 points in the past two gameweeks. With Leicester taking on Burnley, Bournemouth and Huddersfield in the next three gameweeks it’s well worth recruiting the attacker.

i verdict

Don’t make any decisions over the striker’s inclusion in your FPL XI just yet.

Information on his injury remain thin on the ground, and with a double Gameweek around the corner FPL managers shouldn’t make any kneejerk decisions over his inclusion in their squad.

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