Rashford injury upsets routine as Man Utd seal win over Everton

Manchester United boss Erik ten Haag has hit out at his side’s overcrowded schedule after Marcus Rashford limped off in a 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday.

Goals from Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial moved United closer to a Champions League return next season as they moved into third and opened a six-point gap over fifth-placed Tottenham.

But the three points came at a cost as Rashford missed nine minutes from time in what could prove to be a major setback in the Red Devils’ quest for more silverware this season in the FA Cup and Europa League.

Ten Haag was not happy with the timing of the match as United were in action for the third time in less than six days after losing 2-0 at Newcastle last weekend and winning 1-0 at Brentford on Wednesday.

“We’ll have to wait. He’s not feeling well,” Ten Haag said. “It is because of the schedule. It cannot be that you play three games in six days and we have to protect the players.

“Everyone wants to see the best players on the pitch. Everyone wants to see great entertaining football and you need your best players.”

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