Jaap Stam can understand why Marcus Rashford is considering a move away from Manchester United but the former defender has called out the forward for the lack of desire he is showing on the pitch. Rashford last week said he feels the time is right for a new challenge and he has not been part of head coach Ruben Amorim’s past three matchday squads.
But the 27-year-old has been struggling to produce the goods regularly for more than 12 months and he is not currently being considered for England selection because of his drop in form. And while Stam has some sympathy for Rashford, he thinks a lack of commitment when on the pitch has been clear. “I can understand why Marcus Rashford is ready for a new challenge,” Stam told SportsLens. “I was in certain situations at clubs in which you are running out of contract or have had two years there and you think it might be time for something new, a new environment.
“Different people in a different country might help you, help boost your career. He has been at the club a long time and in my opinion he hasn’t been able to show his ability on a consistent level for many years, it hasn’t been enough and for that reason I’d like him to stay and find that consistency.
“I think saying you want to leave is the easy way out because it’s been a tough period and he’s faced a lot of criticism for his performances, but we haven’t seen enough fight on the pitch. “I think if he was showing that then there would be a different mood towards him and more credit being paid to him. Maybe it would be good for both him and the club for him to move on, but I would’ve liked to have seen him give everything for the club.”.
