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.
More to follow

