Manchester United star, Marcus Rashford, found himself on the sidelines during the recent Manchester derby. The winger was left out of the matchday squad by manager Ruben Amorim, a decision that sparked widespread discussion among fans and pundits alike. Alongside Alejandro Garnacho, Rashford was axed for the trip to Etihad Stadium.
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, said:
"For me it's important; the performance in training, the performance in games, the way you dress, the way you eat, the way you engage with your team-mates, the way you push your team-mates."
Amorim did not elaborate on his decision ahead of the match. However, despite his absence from the pitch, 27-year-old Rashford remained an ardent supporter of his team. He watched the game from home and celebrated United's dramatic late turnaround with a post-match Instagram post captioned "Yesssssssss! Love it lads."
Rashford's brother and agent Dwaine Maynard came forward in support of him amidst this controversy. In response to Rashford’s Instagram post celebrating United’s win, Maynard commented: "As you say, all you want is United to win. Regardless of anything else." This statement underlines both players' commitment to their club above personal circumstances.
Rumours about future at Old Trafford
Following Sunday's exclusion from the squad list, there have been reports suggesting that Marcus Rashford might be put up for sale by Manchester United. According to The Guardian report cited in our context source material, this move is part of a broader cultural reboot at Old Trafford aimed at transforming club fortunes after a decade-long decline in standards.
However, it is important to note that these are still speculations as no official announcement has been made by either party involved.
Contract status & performance review
Despite these rumours about his future with Red Devils', it should be noted that Marcus still has over three years remaining on his current contract which he renewed last summer through 2028.
In terms of performance, Rashford has had a decent run this season. He has scored seven goals and provided three assists in 24 appearances across all competitions. This includes three strikes in his six matches since Amorim's arrival.
The exclusion of Marcus Rashford from the Manchester derby squad by Ruben Amorim has sparked various speculations about his future at Old Trafford. While some reports suggest that he might be put up for sale as part of a cultural reboot at the club, it is important to remember that these are just rumours until an official statement is released. Regardless of his playing status, Rashford's commitment to Manchester United remains unwavering, as demonstrated by his support during the recent match against Manchester City.
