Marcus Rashford: Manchester United forward out for 'a few games' with muscle injury

Forward Marcus Rashford will be out for "a few games" with a muscle injury, Manchester United have said.

The 25-year-old England international left the field holding his groin during the second half of United's win over Everton on Saturday.

United did not give a specific timeline for his return but said he is expected to play again this season.

"I can't give more details of it because we don't know," manager Erik ten Hag said.

"We have to see how it develops, the injury.

"Of course it's a setback and he's disappointed about it, but he's not totally broke because he knows he will return quickly. He's optimistic and he's started straight on his recovery and his rehab so that helps to get back soon."

Rashford has scored 20 goals in 28 games since the World Cup

Rashford has scored 28 times in 47 games this season and has featured in all of United's league games. He has scored 20 goals in 28 matches since returning after the World Cup in December.

United play Sevilla in the Europa League quarter-final first leg on Thursday at Old Trafford.

Fellow forward Anthony Martial could feature in Rashford's absence, having scored his first goal since December after coming off the bench against Everton on Saturday as he continues his comeback from injury.

Ten Hag said the France international was "ready" to start.

"The frontline against Brentford [United beat Brentford 1-0 with Martial coming off the bench] did really well and then we decided to continue that against Everton and they did again very well," Ten Hag added.

"The advantage was also we can bring Anthony Martial slowly back but in the team, give him minutes, get him used to the game at the highest level, to high intensity.

"But I think already against Everton he was ready to start a game."

Ten Hag also backed Brazilian forward Antony, who has not scored in the Premier League since the World Cup, to improve his threat in the final third.

"He has to work on that," the Dutch manager said.

"He is not scoring in the Premier League but scored a really important goal against Real Betis and the winner against Barcelona [both in the Europa League].

"You cannot say they are not big games.

"He can also do it in Premier League. I have no concerns. He has to step up. He likes challenges. When he is in the team, it is winning. That is why he plays for Brazil."