Rashford is at risk of missing the match against Ghana

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford has been monitored by the national team's medical staff ahead of the second match of the 2026 World Cup group stage against Ghana. According to The media, the 28-year-old football player felt muscle discomfort during the match with Croatia, which ended with a 4:2 victory for the English. In that meeting, Rashford scored a goal, setting the final score on the scoreboard. At first, the English team's camp did not consider the problem serious, but the head coach Thomas Tuchel, together with the team's doctors, decided to conduct an additional examination. The coaching staff wants to make sure that the attacker will be able to train without restrictions and will be ready to play. For Rashford himself, the current tournament has a special meaning. At the end of the season, Barcelona declined to activate the Englishman's €30 million buyout option, instead signing Anthony Gordon for €70 million. Against this background, the forward aims to prove his worth both in the national team and before the upcoming season at the club level. It was previously reported that, therefore, Marcus Rashford will be able to fully return to training with his club after the World Cup.