Manchester United Fans Distraught as Marcus Rashford Replaces Anthony Martial

Here's the news Manchester United fans desperately didn't want: Anthony Martial joined a growing injury list after picking up a knock in the warm-up for the Red Devils' Europa League game against FC Midtjylland.

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Now that Martial is injured. pic.twitter.com/Zd8wLm9ih3

— Moe. (@moeswaidan) February 25, 2016"

The Frenchman has been one of very few shining lights for manager Louis van Gaal's side in a turbulent campaign, and his absence was the last thing a United side—already with Michael Carrick and Joe Riley in its back four—needed.

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Man Utd injured XI... 

De Gea
Darmian Smalling Jones Shaw
Fellaini Schweinsteiger
Valencia Rooney Young
Martial pic.twitter.com/BySBXXDtA4

— Footy Jokes (@Footy_Jokes) February 25, 2016"

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David de Gea and Anthony Martial have both injured themselves during the warm-up against FC Midtjylland... pic.twitter.com/Qi9s5KgXUs

— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) February 25, 2016"

The identity of his replacement, Marcus Rashford, had fans scratching their heads.

And had them wondering who Van Gaal's main man would now be.

It wasn't a positive opening for Manchester United as they fell behind shortly before the half hour.

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