MARCUS RASHFORD has been hailed by Manchester United fans for ‘powering through like a champ’ after an eye-watering incident at Old Trafford.
The 26-year-old started the Carabao Cup clash against Leicester to mark the first game of the post Erik ten Hag era.
Marcus Rashford was left holding his groin after a stray boot
The Dutchman was sacked on Monday with club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy taking interim charge.
But Rashford endured his own pain on the pitch after being caught by an opponent’s boot in the groin.
The England man crumpled to the turf, and eventually after rising to his feet, held the sore area with his hand.
But he was soon back running for his new gaffer – which led to United fans hailing his resilience.
One United fan wrote on X: “Holding on and powering through like a champ!”
Another added: “We’ve all been there”, while some posted amusing yet wincing GIFs of people being kicked in the groin area.
And one decided to point out the obvious, writing: “Must be hurt.”