Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford has been dealing with a bout of norovirus, characterised by vomiting and diarrhoea, leading up to the crucial match against rival Liverpool.
Rashford was absent from United’s recent fixture against Bayern Munich, where they faced an abrupt exit from the Champions League due to the illness.
Despite returning to training, his participation in the starting lineup remains uncertain as the club’s medical staff continues to monitor his health.
United, heading to Anfield for the first time since the previous season’s 7-0 defeat, aims to avoid a repeat of such humiliation. Rashford, who featured in the previous loss, is eager to make amends if his health allows.
The team enters the match as heavy underdogs, and their supporters hope to leave Anfield with at least their dignity intact this time.
With Rashford scoring just two goals in the current Premier League season, one of which was a penalty, compared to four at the same stage last season, the forward is keen on contributing to tomorrow’s game.
His goal is not only to jumpstart his personal form but also to revive United’s struggling campaign.