Manchester United dealt new injury worry as Michael Carrick explains surprise late substitution | OneFootball

The United forward went off with the side chasing an equaliser against Fulham

Marcus Rashford is a major doubt for England’s Nations League fixtures after being forced off during Manchester United’s draw with Fulham.

Rashford kept his place in the Man United starting lineup at Craven Cottage on Sunday, with head coach Michael Carrick making one change from the previous Premier League outing - the controversial 1-0 defeat in the Manchester derby.

However, the forward’s involvement came to an end in the 77th minute as he was replaced by Joshua Zirkzee in a rather surprising substitution given United were trailing following Lisandro Martinez’s calamitous own goal.

While Rashford was hurt in the first half and then fouled by Timothy Castagne in the second half, he did not require any treatment from the United medical staff as he took the long route around the pitch before making his way to the away dugout.

Although, Carrick has since revealed Rashford picked up an issue and is "not sure" if the 28-year-old is OK.

"We had to bring him off as he had a bit of an issue," Carrick told beIN Sports.

"Marcus was a threat. He could have had a couple of goals for us today. He's another one who is getting himself in good positions, it's just not quite falling for him. It will.

“We know Marcus. We know how to get the best out of him and will continue to do that."

Forced off: Marcus Rashford

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It has since been reported that Rashford will be forced to pull out of the England squad for Nations League games against Spain (x2), Croatia and Czechia as part of the new three-week international break.

United were without Benjamin Sesko for the trip to the capital, although Amad Diallo, Matthijs de Ligt and Carlos Baleba should be read after the break when Tottenham visit Old Trafford on October 10.

"It was good to have Carlos [Baleba] today [on the bench]," Carrick told MUTV. "Amad, hopefully by the time we get back, he will have trained with the group. That's a positive. Matta is working towards his fitness as well."