Man U’s Wayne Rooney, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford Out For Game vs Chelsea

Manchester United will be missing forwards Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, and Wayne Rooney for Monday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

United’s Wayne Rooney, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford out vs Chelsea

ESNP FC’s Mark Ogden reported the trio did not travel to London with their teammates:

According to BBC Sport, Martial and Rooney are out due to injury, while Rashford is sick. Rashford has scored three goals in two FA Cup appearances this season.

Rooney, England’s captain, became injured following a training camp collision with Phil Jones. 

One of the three was expected to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is serving a three-game suspension, at striker, but manager Jose Mourinho may opt to use a different starting lineup. Some believe Mourinho may start Marouane Fellaini as a forward. Ibrahimovic’s ban will begin with the Chelsea game, per BBC Sport.

Mourinho will have his second shot at beating former club Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, and he’ll be extra motivated following the 4-0 defeat earlier this season. The Red Devils have struggled recently, having last tied against Rostov 1-1 in Thursday’s UEFA Europa League Round of 16 first-leg game. Rooney missed that game as well. 

Chelsea, the Premier League leaders, don’t have any reported players missing Monday’s game due to injury, illness or other reasons. They are undefeated in their last 11 meetings with United, last losing to them 3-2 in October 2012.

WATFORD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United (L) argues with referee Michael Oliver during the Premier League match between Watford and Manchester United at Vicarage Road on September 18, 2016 in Watford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Article by Pablo Mena