Marcus Rashford STARTS for Man Utd despite injury scare as Newcastle pick Karius in goal for Carabao Cup final
MARCUS RASHFORD has been named in the Manchester United starting line-up for the Carabao Cup final.
The forward was an injury doubt for the game but has been passed fit to play.
Rashford raised worries about his fitness after he posted a cryptic message following the Europa League win over Barcelona.
Erik ten Hag was also unable to confirm whether the England star would play but he has been included in United’s starting line-up.
Newcastle have opted for debutant Loris Karius in goal in place of the suspended Nick Pope.
The German has not played a competitive game for two years but Eddie Howe has faith he can deliver.
Karius’ last game for an English side came in the 2018 Champions League final when his two howlers cost Liverpool victory against Real Madrid.
But he starts against a strong Newcastle backline that has conceded just 15 Premier League goals this season – Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Sven Botman and Dan Burn.
Rashford could be key to unlocking that defence with 16 goals in his last 18 games and he is joined by Wout Weghorst and Antony in attack.
Antony comes into the side following his winner against Barcelona, with that only one of two changes from mid-week.
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Diogo Dalot replaces Aaron Wan-Bissaka and right back and he is joined in defence by Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw.
Casemiro and Fred start in midfield alongside Bruno Fernandes, with David De Gea in goal looking to win his second Carabao Cup.
Meanwhile Bruno Guimaraes is back from suspension and starts in midfield next to Sean Longstaff and Joelinton.
Up-front Howe has placed his trust in Callum Wilson, Miguel Almiron and Allan Saint-Maximin.