Barcelona forward to miss Copa clash

Barcelona forward to miss Copa clash


Marcus Rashford has been ruled out of Barcelona’s Copa del Rey clash with Atletico Madrid tomorrow night due to injury.

Rashford came off midway through the second half of the 3-0 win over Real Mallorca on Saturday and it has now been confirmed he is suffering from a knee problem.

A club statement read: “Marcus Rashford has discomfort in his left knee derived from a blow received in last Saturday’s match against Mallorca at Camp Nou.

“He will be absent as a precaution for this Thursday’s match against Atletico Madrid.”

GIven Barcelona describe Rashford’s absence as “precautionary” it is not expected that the on-loan Manchester United man will be sidelined for a significant period.

Indeed, he may return for the weekend clash with Girona.

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