Marcus Rashford has been ruled out of Manchester United's clash with Fulham

Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford has been ruled out of Manchester United's clash with Fulham 

- Marcus Rashford will not be in Manchester United's attacking front line against Fulham 
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals he does not want to risk the 20-year-old who has a slight injury 
- The 20-year-old was was recently named the Premier League Player for the Month of January 

Marcus Rashford has been dropped to the bench by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead Manchester United game against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Victor Lindelof was also excluded from the starting XI as the Norwegian's manager made six changes to the squad that defeat Leicester City at the King Power Stadium last weekend.

Central defensive pair of Chris Smalling and Phil Jones returned to the starting line up as Romelu Lukaku will have to also prove his inclusion in the set-up.

The Red Devils' outstanding goalkeeper David De Gea will captain the side but Solskjaer has explained why Rashford and Lindelof are missing from his line up.

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Rashy got a dead leg against Leicester that he's struggled with all week, so we don’t want to risk him.

"At the back, we've got a few changes. Victor is out, not a really a concern, he should be okay for Tuesday. "Chris and Jonah did really well against these at home [in the 4-1 win in December] just before I came so it was a really easy decision."

Meanwhile, BabaNewsline had earlier reported Marcus Rashford has emerged as the Premier League Player for the Month of January following his outstanding performances in the New Year.

The England international scored four goals in January which helped interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remain unbeaten in all competitions.

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