Marcus Rashford is on his way to register his name as one of the best players ever to play for Manchester United. The 26-year-old Englishman is considered one of the standout wingers in the Premier League. Rashford was a key player for his side and was in firing form last season.
However, the main man for Erik Ten Hag’s side has clearly not been up to par this season. Rashford is struggling to find the back of the net in crucial matches and is not being able to perform consistently, which has led to criticism of his recent form. However, one of the Manchester United legends stepped up to show his support for Rashford.
Wayne Rooney discusses Marcus Rashford’s situation at Man United
The Manchester United record goal scorer, Wayne Rooney, was recently present at TNT Sports during the match between Manchester United and Everton. As a former United and Everton player, Rooney shared his thoughts on the game and also gave his opinion on the form of Marcus Rashford.
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As per reports, when Rooney was asked if he had sympathy for Rashford, he instantly said, “Not much, to be honest. He’s in a privileged position where he is playing for Manchester United.” Rooney also gave his thoughts on Rashford, as he believes that he’s the only player who can break his all-time club record for most goals scored.
Rooney also added that “he [Rashford] needs to hit consistently. He is not having the best of seasons, so he needs to find some form and become a leader.” Rashford has scored only seven goals in the 27 games he has appeared for Manchester United in the league.
Rashford scored his seventh goal of the season after converting the penalty against Everton. With the 2-0 win against Everton, Manchester United sits fifth at the table and is fighting for the top four positions. With his calibre, he could surely look for a new club, given Manchester United’s struggling form in previous seasons, but it looks like he will be staying at his boyhood club for the coming years.
Marcus Rashford reportedly set to stay at Man United
Rashford’s inconsistent performance for Manchester United this season and his fractious relationship with the manager have sparked speculation about Rashford’s departure from the club. Numerous fans have also raised questions regarding his loyalty towards the club.
Despite these rumors, Marcus Rashford has decided that he ‘wants to stay’ at Manchester United and is not looking for a new club. The Englishman was reportedly a target of PSG as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe. However, journalist Ben Jacob has told GIVEMESPORT that Rashford may have developed a ‘stronger relationship’ with Erik ten Hag, ruling out any transfer rumors around Rashford.
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Rashford, who was recently dropped from the squad on the grounds of disciplinary rules, hinted at a possible rift between him and Ten Hag. However, the attacker has reaffirmed his commitment again and proved his loyalty, expressing his desire to continue playing for the Red Devils.
So, as of now, it is clear that Marcus Rashford will be a part of Manchester United, despite all the transfer speculation and rumors of tension with the manager. It would be exciting to see whether Rashford will be able to replicate the exceptional form he displayed in the previous season.
Has Rashford made the right decision by staying at United? Let us know what you think in the comments section.
