Manchester United given injury boost – Best player fit for Carabao Cup final

Manchester United will face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final in just a few hours. It’s the biggest game of the season so far as it’s the first opportunity for an English side to win a trophy. Given the season both sides are having, it’ll be a close match. It’s difficult to call, but given Newcastle’s limited squad choice, you have to favour Manchester United in this one.

Erik ten Hag has been greeted with even more positive injury news in the buildup to this match. According to Chronicle Live, Marcus Rashford has been named in the full Man United squad for the Carabao Cup final. Rashford has easily been United’s player of the season so far, particularly showing great form after the World Cup.

This comes as great news to fans, who were concerned he wouldn’t be deemed fit in time. Rashford picked up a slight injury in the miraculous game against Barcelona in midweek, a knock which saw him subbed off late in the game. However, the talisman will play a part in this match.

Whether Rashford starts in this match remains to be seen. We await the lineup announcement, which will be made in around an hour. One thing’s for sure, if Rashford does play even the slightest role for United, he’ll have an impact. Whether starting or coming off the bench, either option is a frightening one for the Newcastle faithful.

It’s been a great season for United, who currently sit third in the Premier League and have shown progress in the Europa League. While they haven’t put all their eggs into the Carabao Cup basket, it’ll be a real confidence boost and Erik ten Hag will want to win this match given how far they’ve come in the competition so far.

What’s your score prediction for the Carabao Cup final?