Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashord is back in training and could feature for Manchester united against Manchester City at the Etihad stadium this weekend.
He also confirmed that Anthony Martial has trained all week and has made a “good impression”.
However, as expected, Harry Maguire will miss the game after picking up an injury while on international duty.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s game, the boss said “Harry Maguire is injured. For the rest we have some doubts, Anthony Martial but he was training all week with the group, performing really well, makes a good impression. Marcus Rashford he returns into training so we are happy with that.”
On Maguire’s ongoing struggles to find form, Ten Hag said “I have to coach him and back him. I back him because I believe in him. I can see his qualities. Quality is there. Almost 50 caps for England, he has high potential. Then it is about him. We all believe in him.”
The boss was also asked what it meant to him to win the Premier League manager of the month award.
“What we achieved we did together, it says we are in the right direction,” he responded.
“There is a lot of space for improvement, we have to. It says we are in the right direction but have to work harder.”
More to follow …
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