Marcus Rashford’s recent performances for Manchester United have been subpar, managing just one goal in 14 appearances across various competitions at the beginning of this season. Adding to his challenges, he faced criticism from manager Erik ten Hag for attending a nightclub on his birthday following a 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester City. Ten Hag, revealing it as an internal matter, disclosed that he had previously dropped Rashford for off-pitch reasons.
In an unexpected turn, Rashford, set to start against Fulham, was sidelined due to a significant injury sustained in the final pre-match training session. His absence from the team meal after the Fulham game sparked speculation and discussions on social media and platforms like YouTube.
Debates emerged regarding whether Rashford should be considered indispensable when fit, while questions about his future at the club circulated among fans. In response to the rumors, Rashford took to social media, expressing his displeasure and urging a halt to the spread of malicious speculation.
Despite ongoing discussions about his future, there have been no concrete links to a departure from Manchester United. This is partly attributed to Rashford signing a lucrative long-term contract with the club during the summer. Notably, in the past, Paris Saint-Germain had expressed interest in Rashford, offering a higher salary than United. However, Rashford opted to stay at Old Trafford, rejecting PSG’s advances.
This decision followed a remarkable season for Rashford, where he scored an impressive 30 goals across all competitions, playing a pivotal role in Manchester United securing the Carabao Cup and ending their six-year trophy drought.
