“OMG!!! I can’t believe he said that after losing against Brighton. What is wrong with this club? I have never seen any coach say thay about his player”-Ruben Amorim’s immediate response when asked why Marcus Rashford isn’t playing for Man Utd despite no transfer offer speaks volumes as fans where very shocked and heartbroken.
Ruben Amorim didn’t hold back when discussing Marcus Rashford’s continued absence from Manchester United’s squad, following their 3-1 loss to Brighton at Old Trafford.
The Situation:
Amorim addressed the issue directly, explaining that the decision to exclude Rashford was mutually agreed upon by both the player and the manager. This choice allows Rashford time to reflect on his future as speculation about his departure grows.
Key Points:
Mutual Agreement: Amorim revealed that both he and Rashford felt it was best for the player to step back while determining his next move.
Team Performance: The manager stressed that United’s struggles—three wins in nine matches since Rashford’s last appearance—are a collective problem and not solely linked to Rashford’s absence.
Rashford’s Future: Rashford’s openness to leaving his boyhood club, as mentioned in an interview with journalist Henry Winter, has fueled rumors of a potential move. AC Milan is reportedly leading the race to sign the 27-year-old, with other European clubs monitoring the situation ahead of the January transfer window closing on February 3.
Rashford last played on December 12 in a Europa League clash against Viktoria Plzen and has only made the bench once since, during a loss to Newcastle United on December 30. With his future at United looking increasingly uncertain, a transfer outside the Premier League seems imminent.
Amorim’s remarks highlight a turbulent period for the club, where both player and team are grappling with signifi
cant challenges.
