Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial out of Manchester United Europa League clash with FC Rostov
WAYNE ROONEY and Anthony Martial have been ruled out of Manchester United’s Europa League clash with FC Rostov on Thursday.
Rooney and Martial are both sidelined through injury as United look to build on their first leg draw in Russia to book a place in the quarter-finals.
Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial have both been ruled out of the second leg with FC RostovGetty Images
The duo both missed the FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Chelsea on Monday – and boss Jose Mourinho says neither are fit enough to figure at Old Trafford tomorrow.
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Mourinho said: “Wayne has had some kick on the knee, he doesn’t even come outside (to train) at the moment.
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“Martial was injured for the Chelsea match – he is out of my mind for this game.”
Both players would have been strong contenders for a starting role as Mourinho’s stretched squad prepare for another vital game in a hectic run of fixtures.
With Zlaten Ibrahimovic serving a domestic suspension for his elbow on Tyrone Mings, United were forced to go into the Chelsea match with Marcus Rashford playing through illneess as the only forward available.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is available to face FC Rostov on ThursdsayGetty Images
Ibrahimovic is available for selection in European matches so Mourinho has at least been boosted by his availability, with a place in the last eight up for grabs,
United are still trying to force their way into the top four in the Premier League to secure Champions League qualification for next season.
But with a Champions League berth also available to the winners of the Europa League they know this competition provides them with an ideal chance to return to the elite stage.
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