Marcus Rashford has earned his first start for Manchester United in 627 days, featuring in the team's lineup against Ipswich Town. This marks a significant return for the forward, whose last start for the club occurred on December 12, 2024, in a Europa League match against Viktoria Plzen.
Rashford is one of four changes made to the squad following Manchester United's recent 2-0 loss to Hull City. Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, and Diogo Dalot also join the starting eleven. Rashford's inclusion is particularly noteworthy, signaling a potential resurgence of his career with the Red Devils.
Following his last start in December 2024, Rashford was notably excluded from the Manchester United squad by then-manager Ruben Amorim. He subsequently moved to Aston Villa on loan until the end of that season. Upon his return, he was among players designated for a "bomb squad" by Amorim before eventually transferring to Barcelona on a season-long loan. With Barcelona choosing not to exercise an option for a permanent transfer, Rashford has been included in the Manchester United squad for the current season.