Manchester United’s forward Marcus Rashford has had to deal with both rib and ankle issues, which have prevented him from playing in the team’s last 4 matches.

Specifically, the last time Rashford played was on April 21st, when Manchester United secured victory against Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final. However, afterward, he sustained an injury and had to take a break from playing.

According to the Manchester Evening News, Rashford has suffered bruised ribs and an ankle injury during his time off. The bruising on his ribs has nearly healed, but there are still no signs of improvement in his ankle.

This injury has caused Rashford to miss crucial matches for Manchester United against Sheffield United, Burnley, Crystal Palace, and Arsenal. Currently, the primary goal for the 26-year-old player is to return to action in the final Premier League match against Brighton and subsequently in the FA Cup final against Manchester City.

This season, Rashford has had a disappointing performance, scoring only 8 goals in 40 appearances across all competitions.

His poor form has subjected him to much criticism, especially following the incident of casually drinking alcohol overnight at a bar in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in February, leading to missing a Manchester United training session. According to the British media, Rashford is at risk of being sold in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Rashford’s injury is a significant setback for Manchester United, who have already had a disappointing season by failing to secure a spot in the Champions League. Currently, the Red Devils are in 8th place in the Premier League standings, trailing 7th-placed Chelsea by 3 points.

In addition to Rashford, Manchester United are also missing many other key players such as Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Raphael Varane, and Tyrell Malacia.