Amorim could have made up an excuse for dropping Rashford but didn’t, and now he is on his final chance at Man Utd
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ALL the talk before this game was about Marcus Rashford. By the end, the delirious Manchester United fans did not give their former hero a second thought. They had done very nicely without him, thank you, a point new Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim made quite forcibly afterwards.
![[Marcus Rashford is on his final warning at Manchester United]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/marcus-rashford-manchester-united-disappointed-957224052.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Rashford’s ability meant he should have been here — he should have been centre stage, he should have had the spotlight following him. But the forward’s application means the floodlights are fading very fast and he needs to be very careful if he is going to have a United career beyond the New Year.
![[He was axed by Ruben Amorim for United's 2-1 win at Man City]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/manchester-united-manager-ruben-amorim-957208236.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
This was a big statement from Amorim to leave Rashford, 27, and the 20-year-old Alejandro Garnacho out of the squad altogether. On the morning of the game, they were ordered to train with Jonny Evans and Toby Collyer, while the rest of the squad prepared for the trip to the Etihad.
![[Rashford has split up with partner Lucia Loi]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-779451929_cfeccb.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Amorim has simply not been happy with the pair in training, in games or, it appears, off the pitch either. The fall from grace for Rashford has been dramatic. From being a shining example to all kids who dream of becoming a football star for the club they grew up supporting.
![[He made a surprise appearance at the NBA last month]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-madison-square-garden-new-949560190.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS. The trip from Withington to Buckingham Palace and an MBE in recognition of his fantastic work in ensuring this country’s poor and hungry children are looked after should never be forgotten. On the pitch two seasons ago, Rashford also posted the career-best figures of 30 goals for a campaign.
![[Rashford's amazing charity work can't be forgotten]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/fareshare-mark-waugh-pa-wire-615854075.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
