Marcus Rashford making rapid progress after back injury
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says he feels "10 times better" than he did at the beginning of the month as the versatile England international edges closer towards returning to full fitness. Rashford was enjoying the best form of his life before being sidelined with a back injury in January this year. Here's what the player had to say.
Rashford had suffered a double stress fracture
The Manchester United forward was in course to enjoy his best season at the club, however, he suffered a double stress fracture. The injury looked set to bring his season to a halt, but Rashford has revealed he is on the mend and on course to resume training. Rashford said he feels better as compared to two or three weeks ago.
I feel 10 times better now, says Rashford
Rashford claims he is feeling 10 times better at the moment. "I feel 10 times better now. For me, now it's just about getting ready to build up back up to training and then playing games for the team," said Rashford. "I'm in a much better place. I'm much happier than I was about a month ago so things are looking positive."
'Feel much better compared to two or three weeks ago'
"I feel much better. I have a scan in another couple of days and that should solidify it, but I feel much better compared to two or three weeks ago," Rashford told Sky Sports News.
Rashford has benefited from the rehabilitation
Rashford has benefited from the rehabilitation is being done from home because of the lockdown across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. Rashford admits he misses the thrill of playing for the club and being alongside his team-mates. "Everyone is just dealing with the circumstances as well as they can," the 22-year-old added.