This archive report was first published on 2 November 2019.
Manchester United's hopes of a fourth successive away win may hinge on the fitness of forward Marcus Rashford, who injured his knee celebrating his second goal in the 2-1 League Cup win over Chelsea on Wednesday.
According to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Rashford, along with defenders Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, will face late fitness tests on the eve of the match with Bournemouth on Saturday.
"It's still early," said Solskjaer at his eve of match press conference on Friday. "Hopefully we can get them back on the pitch tomorrow (Saturday).">
Rashford, who turned 22 on Thursday, has been a pivotal figure in United's upturn in fortunes, scoring five goals in his last five games, including four for United and one for England in the Euro 2020 qualifier last month.
His goals have helped United to an unbeaten run of four matches, a win and a draw in the Premier League plus wins in the Europa League and League Cup.
Since the return from injury of Anthony Martial, Rashford has flourished, with Solskjaer crediting the duo's partnership for United's improved form.
"Since Anthony has come back, Marcus has flourished as well," said Solskjaer. "He is happier, facing goal, driving at people, taking players on instead of being that target man with his back to goal.">
