Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has expressed his concerns about the influences surrounding forward Marcus Rashford, who has been at the center of transfer speculation in recent weeks. Rashford, 27, sparked rumors about his future at Old Trafford after stating that he was "ready for a new challenge" in a post-match interview following the 2-1 win over Manchester City on December 15.
The England international has since been omitted from the squad for the Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat to Tottenham and the 3-0 loss to Bournemouth on Sunday. This has led to increased speculation that Rashford may leave Manchester United in the January transfer window.
Amorim has questioned the decisions made by those advising Rashford, suggesting that the player's choices may not be entirely his own. "It is a hard situation," Amorim told Sky Sports. "I understand these players have a lot of people around them, making choices that are not the first idea from the player."
The Portuguese manager emphasized that he can separate the influences of Rashford's advisors from his own relationship with the player. "At the moment, I'm focused on improving Marcus," Amorim added. "We need a talented guy like Marcus. I forget the interview now and see what I see on the pitch."
Rashford has been a key player for Manchester United since making his debut in 2016, scoring 138 goals in 426 appearances. However, his form has been inconsistent in recent seasons, leading to criticism from pundits and fans.
Amorim's comments come at a time when Manchester United is struggling in the Premier League, sitting in 13th place ahead of Christmas. The team faces a challenging festive period, with matches against Wolves and Newcastle on December 26 and 30, respectively.
As for Rashford's future, Amorim remained tight-lipped, stating that it is for him and the club to "deal with that when the time comes." With the January transfer window approaching, Manchester United fans will be watching Rashford's situation closely, hoping that the talented forward will remain at Old Trafford.
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