Carrick Addresses Rashford's Absence in Manchester United's Pre-Season Match

Michael Carrick provided insights into Marcus Rashford's absence from Manchester United's latest pre-season match against Leeds, which ended in a 1-1 draw at Croke Park.

Rashford was expected to make his return to the team after an extended break following England's World Cup semi-final run, but Carrick confirmed that the forward was not ready to participate. Along with Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo, Rashford is being carefully managed as the team approaches the final stages of pre-season.

Despite a challenging 19 months that included loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona, Carrick emphasized that Rashford remains an integral part of the team's plans, expressing excitement about his return to training. Manchester United will conclude their pre-season against AC Milan before starting the Premier League season against Hull City.