Marcus Rashford’s performance for Manchester United at the beginning of the current season has been far from impressive, having only managed to score one goal in 14 appearances across all competitions. To make matters worse, he faced criticism from his manager, Erik ten Hag, after he was seen attending a nightclub for his birthday celebration following a disappointing 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester City.
Ten Hag openly acknowledged that there were internal issues with Rashford and revealed that he had previously dropped the player for off-pitch reasons. In a surprising turn of events, Rashford was slated to start a match against Fulham but was ultimately ruled out due to a heavy knock he sustained during the final pre-match training session.
The real twist in this saga came when Rashford was notably absent from the team meal that the rest of the first-team players attended following the Fulham game. This raised many questions among fans and ignited discussions on various social media platforms and YouTube.
Opinions regarding Rashford’s place in the team were divided. Some argued that he should be considered undroppable by Ten Hag when he’s fit, while others speculated about his future with the club.
In response to the growing speculation and rumors, Rashford took to social media to express his displeasure and requested that the spread of malicious gossip be stopped.
Despite the ongoing discussions surrounding his future, there haven’t been any concrete links to a move away from Manchester United. This is partly due to the fact that Rashford signed a lucrative long-term contract with the club over the summer, tying him to Old Trafford for the foreseeable future.
It’s worth noting that Rashford had previously attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain, the French champions, who were willing to offer him a higher salary than what United had on the table. However, in a significant decision, he chose to remain loyal to Manchester United, turning down the advances from PSG.
This decision came after a remarkable season for Rashford in which he scored an impressive 30 goals in all competitions and played a pivotal role in helping Manchester United secure the Carabao Cup, ending their six-year trophy drought. While the recent struggles and controversies may have clouded Rashford’s current situation, his past contributions to the club and his commitment via a long-term contract suggest that his future at Manchester United remains uncertain but not entirely bleak.
