Rashford could miss rest of season, says Solskjaer

Marcus Rashford’s season and Euro 2020 dreams could be over after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed the Manchester United star will be out for at least “another few months” with a back injury.

In a campaign of ups and downs at Old Trafford, the 22-year-old’s performances and goal had been one of the main positives.

But a fine end to the year has been followed by a galling start to 2020.

Solskjaer initially expected Rashford to miss six weeks with the double stress fracture to his back sustained in last month’s FA Cup replay against Wolves.

However, the United manager admits the England forward could miss the rest of the season – and perhaps even this summer’s European Championship.

“I would hope he’s playing this season but it’ll just be touch and go towards the end,” Solskjaer said ahead of the Europa League round of 32 first leg at Club Brugge tonight.

“So hopefully we can go through and get through this tournament and prolong the season.”

United striker Mason Greenwood missed training yesterday but Scotland midfielder Scott Mctominay, who has not played since suffering a knee injury on Boxing Day, took part in the open session.

● Mesut Ozil will not travel for Arsenal’s Europa League round of 32 first-leg clash with Olympiacos due to personal reasons.

The Gunners face the Greek Super League leaders in Athens tonight but Ozil will play no part as it is understood his wife is close to giving birth.

Midfielder Matteo Guendouzi returns to the squad having been dropped for Sunday’s 4-0 Premier League victory over Newcastle amid rumours of a fall-out with head coach Mikel Arteta.

● Wolves host La Liga’s bottom side Espanyol, who have won just four times in 24 top flight games.

Marcus Rashford suffered back injury in cup clash with Wolves.