Rashford has not been included in any of United’s matchday squads since the 12th December. Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim revealed that the reason for Marcus Rashford’s continued absence from the matchday squad is the lack of effort he is seeing in training.
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Rashford, who has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford during the January transfer window, has not featured for United since a 2-1 victory over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League back in December. The Red Devils have played 11 matches across all competitions since then with Rashford not even being included as a substitute.
Speaking at a press conference following United’s win over Fulham, Amorim was asked if Rashford’s inclusion could provide more attacking impetus to the team and he explained why the 27-year-old continues to be omitted. “It’s always the same reason,” Amorim revealed. “The reasons is the training, the way I see what a footballer should do. In training, in life and it’s every day, every detail.
“So if things don’t change, I will not change.”. When pushed on whether there is a chance for Rashford to be reintegrated into the squad should he fail to secure a move away from Manchester United in January, Amorim left the door open but laid down his rules for making such a thing happen.
“It’s the same situation for every player. If you do the maximum, if you do the right things, we can use every player,” he said. “And you can see it today on the bench – we miss a little bit of pace to go, to change the game, to move some pieces but I prefer like that.
