Manchester United Squad Update: Two Key Players Absent from Training Ahead of Arsenal Clash

Marcus Rashford and Amad were notably absent from Manchester United’s training footage released on Thursday, ahead of their FA Cup third-round clash with Arsenal as reported by Manchester Evening News.

The Red Devils will travel to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, seeking to build momentum following last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool.

United displayed their strongest performance under manager Ruben Amorim in that fixture, coming close to snatching a victory against the league leaders.

Attention are now on the FA Cup as United begin their title defense in a rematch against Arsenal, who defeated them 2-0 at the Emirates in early December.

The training session, held on Wednesday, was the first behind-the-scenes glimpse shared by the club since late November.

However, Rashford, who missed the Liverpool match due to illness, was absent from the footage.

Although he attended a funeral earlier this week, his participation in Sunday’s match remains uncertain. Speculation also surrounds Rashford’s future, as transfer rumors gain momentum this month.

Amad was another notable absentee, despite signing a new contract on Thursday.

The Ivorian attacker’s absence raises questions about a possible injury or illness. Manager Amorim is expected to address these concerns in his pre-match press conference on Friday.

On a positive note, young goalkeeper Elyh Harrison returned to training following his recall from a loan spell at Chester.

Promising talents Godwill Kukonki, Tyler Fredricson, and Jack Moorhouse were also involved in the session.