Marcus Rashford believes Man United legends are ‘BULLYING him’, with dropped England star feeling criticism is an ‘onslaught’ and ‘beyond unfair’ amid his poor run of form 🙀
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford reportedly considers the media criticism from former club players as “bullying” and “highly unfair.” Rashford has had a tough start to the season, with no goals so far, and only managed seven Premier League goals last season.
According to *The i*, Rashford feels that he faces more intense scrutiny compared to his teammates.
A source mentioned to *The i*, “When others make mistakes, it’s often overlooked, but when Marcus makes an error, it becomes a big issue. The level of criticism he faces is overwhelming and feels like bullying. Fans tend to trust the opinions of veteran ex-players, which only worsens the situation.”
The source added that despite the club investing £100 million in central strikers, Rashford has been playing out wide in a supporting role, and it’s not his fault that scoring opportunities are being missed.
Rashford has recently faced criticism from former United players like Gary Neville, Roy Keane, and Teddy Sheringham, as well as frequent backlash from fans on social media.
During the international break, Rashford put in extra personal training to prove he can regain his top form for United and earn his spot in the England squad.
Although he hasn’t been scoring, Rashford continues to create chances for United, and his camp believes that several players have been struggling under Erik ten Hag’s management.
With 60 England caps, Rashford was not selected for Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad and was also excluded from interim coach Lee Carsley’s initial picks.
Gary Neville, commenting on Rashford’s performance in United’s 3-0 loss to Liverpool, raised concerns about his apparent lack of confidence. Speaking on *Sky Sports*, Neville remarked, “There’s no confidence. He had a one-on-one with Konate and ended up back in defense. United fans won’t accept that. Regardless of the situation, he has to take advantage of one-on-one moments.”
Neville added, “It’s been 14 months since he scored 30 goals. I hope he can regain his confidence, but it seems like he’s struggling. It doesn’t look like he’s enjoying his football right now, which is a shame.”
In April, Roy Keane suggested that Rashford needed “a good old-fashioned push.”
On the *Stick To Football* podcast, Keane said, “I’m not necessarily worried about him, but something seems off. Who’s pushing him and saying, ‘Come on, we need more from you’? If you’re a leader and on a big contract, that’s your responsibility.”
Teddy Sheringham also weighed in, noting that Rashford’s ideal position is still uncertain and stressed the need for him to work harder to overcome his slump.
In an interview with *Ladbrokes’ Gaffer of All Gaffers*, Sheringham said, “He’s definitely going through a rough patch. He lacks strong leadership around him to support him; the other players seem to be leaving him to figure it out on his own. To improve, you need to work hard and show that you care.”
