Ruben Amorim is keen for Marcus Rashford to stay at Manchester United but admitted he has yet to speak to the forward since his “ready for a new challenge” interview. The 27-year-old academy product has scored 138 goals in 426 appearances for his boyhood club having burst onto the scene in spectacular fashion in February 2016.
But Rashford’s form has dropped dramatically over the last 18 months and he, along with Alejandro Garnacho, was omitted from the squad for Sunday’s 2-1 comeback win at rivals Manchester City. This kind of club needs big talents and he’s a big talent. I just want to help Marcus. We are better with Marcus Rashford.
Recently appointed Amorim’s bold derby decision was followed by an eye-catching interview with journalist Henry Winter on X in which the forward revealed he was ready to end his 20-year association with United. Rashford’s striking comments were put to the head coach 14 hours later at a Wednesday morning press conference nominally previewing the Carabao Cup quarter-final at Tottenham.
“No (I’ve not spoken to him),” Amorim said. “Not yet. It was yesterday (when) I gave the day off to the lads, so he’s our player and he’s ready for the next game.”. Asked if he would be happy to keep the forward as part of his plans, the United boss said: “Of course, because.
“So, he just needs to perform at the highest level and that is my focus. I just want to help Marcus.”. The PA news agency understands Tuesday’s interview took United by surprise, with Rashford raising eyebrows in house and further afield by saying he was “ready for a new challenge and the next steps”.
