Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer headed into this month's international break with a lot on his plate.
Criticism has been fired at the Old Trafford boss from all angles following a difficult spell of late, with United winning just one of their last four games.
Sir Alex Ferguson's public disagreement on his decision to bench Cristiano Ronaldo for the 1-1 draw with Everton has capped a tough few weeks for the United boss.
But he has now been handed a boost of sorts.
Marcus Rashford came through his first match since going under the knife for a shoulder problem against Blackburn Rovers unscathed - and even managed to grab a brace against the Championship side.
In some ways, Rashford has become a bit of an afterthought given how bloated United's attacking ranks are at present.
While much of the conversation has centered around Mason Greenwood, Jadon Sancho and Ronaldo, Rashford has effectively been out of sight, out of mind.
But with the 23-year-old now back fit and firing, Solskjaer has another attacking option to deploy.
The Norwegian already hinted last weekend that Rashford was set to be involved against Leicester if all went well during the fortnight break.
"I hope he will be involved against Leicester, He’s been training and physically working really hard, joining in with the group as a floater so no tackles on him," revealed Solskjaer.
"Today was the first day he could be tackled and that’s happened so let’s hope he gets his bearings, finds his movements.
"There are many, many reasons he could be involved against Leicester."
After his double in the behind closed doors game, it's a safe bet that the England star will have a part to play against the Foxes.
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For Solskjaer, Rashford's return could hardly come at a more opportune moment.
He's set to be without Edinson Cavani, who is set to play for Uruguay against Brazil just 24 hours before United's trip to Leicester.
Although Ronaldo is likely to be restored to spearhead United's attack, Rashford can help supply the firepower that United have been desperately short of in recent weeks.
Since United knocked four goals past Newcastle on Ronaldo's return, they've only managed six goals in as many games - with the bulk of them coming from Ronaldo.
Anthony Martial got United's goal in the 1-1 draw with Everton, but he still looks destined for the Old Trafford exit door.
Rashford has hit double figures in the Premier League for the last three years and was second only behind Bruno Fernandes (28) in United's scoring ranks last term with 21 goals in all competitions.
His return to the fold can also ease the pressure on his England and United team-mate Sancho.
The ex-Borussia Dortmund man has come under fire for his slow start to life in the Premier League.
The 21-year-old is yet to register a goal or an assist since arriving at Old Trafford.
He's yet to replicate the electric form that saw him rack up 49 goals and 60 assists during his three-season spell in the Bundesliga.
But Rashford's return can help take the heat off Sancho, as United's lack of goals come under increased scrutiny.
Solskjaer will be hopeful that Rashford can help ease some of the pressure on him, too.
United are about to embark on a nightmare run of fixtures after the international break.
They're set to face Leicester, Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester City in their next four Premier League games, as well as Atalanta, who top Group F, home and away in the Champions League.
That fixture run could prove decisive for the Norwegian, who knows he has to win a trophy this season after a summer of public backing and heavy investment.
Although Sancho and Ronaldo were the names in the news this summer, the stage is set for Rashford to write the headlines over the next few weeks.
