It’s been a while now that everyone has been questioning what’s waiting for Marcus Rashford at Manchester United. It’s been reported that the 27-year-old hasn’t been happy about his direction with the Red Devils even before Erik ten Hag was sacked and when the new manager, Ruben Amorim, entered the scene. However, it looks like Rashford is ready to leave the squad soon.
In a recent interview with Times journalist Henry Winter, Rashford opened up about his desire for a new challenge and readiness to move on from his current team. However, despite the tense situation, he wants to leave the club on good terms. This was also why he never gave any negative comments about Manchester United.
He said, “If I know a situation is already bad, I won’t make it worse. I’ve seen how other players have left in the past, and I don’t want to be that person. When I leave, I’ll make a statement, and it will be from me.”
It’s no secret that Rashford has struggled with his form this season and wasn’t even scoring many Premier League goals. There also seems to be a tense situation between him and Amorim, as the new manager has been critical of Rashford’s choices and has questioned the influence of people around the player.
Last season of the EPL, it’s reported that Rashford missed training after going into a 12-hour tequila-fuelled bender in Belfast. There have also been people in the sports industry calling him unprofessional.
This incident and his recent dip in form have undoubtedly affected the team’s performance and even their odds on popular sports bet site 10CRIC and other such platforms. Indeed, some analysts suggest that Manchester United’s odds were significantly better when Rashford consistently performed at a high level and demonstrated a more professional attitude.
Rashford being left out of the squad for the Manchester derby and subsequent matches has only fueled the situation and speculations about his future at the club. This was also covered in his conversation with Winter, and he said he was disheartened to be left out, but that’s already in the past, so he just wants to move on.
Other People Weigh In
Former Red Devils player Gary Neville has expressed that Marcus Rashford’s ongoing absence from the squad is no longer surprising and has become somewhat routine. He indicated that being left out for three consecutive matches signals something significant has gone wrong. Neville believes that Rashford’s future at Manchester United looks increasingly uncertain and is approaching an inevitable end.
He mentioned that he would have dismissed the idea of Rashford leaving in January just a week ago, but now it seems more plausible.
Neville also suggested that Rashford’s departure could benefit both parties, as the ongoing saga has become a distraction for the club and its management. He drew parallels with former Manchester United players Jadon Sancho and Scott McTominay, who found success after leaving the club. He hinted that Rashford might also thrive with a fresh start elsewhere.
Gary Lineker, English sports broadcaster and former football player, also shared his thoughts on the matter when talking with Sky Sports. He expressed concern for Rashford’s well-being, saying, “I hope he’s okay, first and foremost. That’s important because we don’t understand the circumstances of footballers sometimes, and it’s easy to have opinions.”
Lineker acknowledged that Rashford’s form has been troubled over the past 18 months, noting, “Obviously his form has been troubled, and he’s not been as special as he can be in the last 18 months or so.” He also mentioned that sometimes a parting of ways can be necessary, but he hopes Rashford can rally and perform well.
Lineker emphasised the importance of Rashford’s mental and physical health, and he believes that a fresh start might help the player regain his form.
When it comes to what the fans are saying, opinions are mixed. Some say he should still do more work to stay in the squad, while others are also ready to see him move on from the team. However, some say that with what he’s been doing, it’s unlikely that any Premier League team would take him.
What’s Likely To Happen
While nothing is official yet, Rashford will likely find something new to do in January. It will be interesting to see if he will leave the Red Devils before the team decides to loan him away.
However, we can’t discount the fact that Amorim said he’s still keen on keeping Rashfornd on the team. After the interview with Winter, Amorim said he has yet to talk to Rashford, and nothing has been spilled yet if the two have spoken.
For now, Rashford fans can only wait and see where the player will end up in the coming weeks.
