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Jose Mourinho gives Man United ace extra protection: He’s worried about this
JOSE MOURINHO is reportedly taking extra care of Manchester United star Marcus Rashford.
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Marcus Rashford has been substituted before the 90th minute in recent matches
The 19-year-old, who burst onto the scene under Louis van Gaal last season, has been deployed as a winger instead of a striker recently.
However, he has been substituted three times in his last four appearances before the 90th minute of matches, most recently in the goalless draw at home to Burnley last Saturday.
Jose Mourinho doesn't want to risk burning out Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford in EFL Cup action against Manchester City last month
Against Feyenoord in their opening Europa League game in September, Rashford was replaced, but Manchester United paid the price as they crashed to a 1-0 defeat.
According to the Sun, Mourinho has been pulling off Rashford so as not to burden the youngster too early on in his career.
The report suggests United feel the England international is getting tired in the closing stages of matches.
However, it is thought there is nothing worrying about his actual fitness, rather he has growing pains.
Jose Mourinho wants to afford Marcus Rashford more protection
United will be hoping to get back to winning ways against Fenerbahce in the Europa League tomorrow (6pm).
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