Rashford to Return to Manchester United: FPL Impact

Marcus Rashford is expected to return to Manchester United's squad after the World Cup, according to The Guardian. This reintegration under Michael Carrick could see the experienced midfielder play a significant role next season, offering FPL managers a potentially intriguing option at a mid-range price.

By the numbers

• Position: MID
• Price: £7m
• Availability: flagged (status "u", chance of playing next round: 0%)
• FPL expected points next GW (ep_next): 0.0
• This season: 0 pts, 0 mins, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 clean sheets, 0 defensive-contribution (DEFCON) pts, PPG 0.0, form 0.0, xGI 0.00, owned by 0.0%
• 2025/26 Premier League: 0 pts, 0 mins, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 clean sheets
• 2024/25 Premier League: 95 pts, 1414 mins, 6 goals, 4 assists, 7 clean sheets
• 2023/24 Premier League: 108 pts, 2264 mins, 7 goals, 3 assists, 7 clean sheets

The FPL verdict

With the relationship between Rashford and Carrick reportedly strong, the expectation is that Rashford will be a starter and see significant minutes upon his return. His FPL output in previous seasons (95 points in 2024/25 and 108 points in 2023/24) demonstrates his potential for attacking returns, despite his current season showing 0 points due to his absence.

At £7m, Rashford could emerge as a valuable differential, especially if he quickly recaptures his form. His FPL data shows he is not a defensive contributor, so his points will primarily come from goals and assists. FPL managers should monitor his pre-season performance and Manchester United's early fixtures under Carrick to gauge his expected points potential for the upcoming season.

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