Jose Mourinho is reportedly concerned over Marcus Rashford’s workload. (AMA/Getty Images)
Jose Mourinho is reportedly concerned over Marcus Rashford’s workload. (AMA/Getty Images)

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is concerned over Marcus Rashford’s workload during his international break with England, according to reports.

The 20-year-old has already made 17 appearances for United in all competitions this season and is now set to feature prominently in England’s upcoming friendlies against Germany and Brazil.

The Daily Mail reports that Mourinho is anxious about the ‘load’ placed on his United players during this current break, in particular with Rashford who may not be rested by Gareth Southgate due to England’s limited attacking options.

The report also claims that the United boss is fully aware that Manchester City, Tottenham and Liverpool have already withdrawn players.

Rashford has trained with England’s squad this week. (AFP/Getty Images)
Rashford has trained with England’s squad this week. (AFP/Getty Images)

Manchester City duo Raheem Sterling and Fabian Delph withdrew from the England squad on Tuesday along with Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.

Tottenham’s Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Harry Winks have also pulled out of the squad.

It means the only other striker’s in the squad alongside Rashford are the uncapped Chelsea-loanee Tammy Abrahams and Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy.

England squad to face Germany and Brazil

Goalkeepers: Jack Butland (Stoke City), Joe Hart (West Ham - loan from Manchester City), Jordan Pickford (Everton).

Defenders: Ryan Bertrand (Southampton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Phil Jones (Manchester United), Michael Keane (Everton), Harry Maguire (Leicester), Danny Rose (Tottenham), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Tottenham), Kyle Walker (Manchester City).

Midfielders: Eric Dier (Tottenham), Jesse Lingard (Manchester United), Jake Livermore (West Brom), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Crystal Palace - loan from Chelsea), Ashley Young (Manchester United), Jack Cork (Burnley).

Forwards: Tammy Abraham (Swansea - loan from Chelsea), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Jamie Vardy (Leicester).

Mourinho and United head into the international break following a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea which has left them eight points behind leaders City in the Premier League table.

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