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Ruben Amorim provides blunt replace when requested about Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd future

Ruben Amorim has offered a blunt update on Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United after the Red Devils slumped to a 2-0 defeat to Wolves

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim reacts during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Manchester United FC at Molineux on December 26, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England.
Marcus Rashford’s future was addressed by Ruben Amorim(Image: Getty Images)

Ruben Amorim gave a blunt update about Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United.

The Red Devils slumped to an embarrassing 2-0 defeat to Wolves on Boxing Day, as Hwang Hee-chan’s final minute goal added to Matheus Cunha netting directly from a corner – the second game in-a-row that’s happened to United.

Asked if Rashford had “shown him anything different” since being left out, the Portuguese boss said: “If he’s not here… you can make your mind (up).”

United’s rot continued as they found themselves 14th after the clash, and Amorim continued: “It’s always the same reason. We have to be same professionals, same guys, winning or losing.

“Losing, I have to be stronger. I will continue with my idea until the end…It’s my decision. He wants to play. He is trying. Yes, it’s my decision, only my decision.

Marcus Rashford is ready for a new challenge
Marcus Rashford has been frozen out by Manchester United(Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United)

“No, I spoke with a lot of players individually during training so I’m trying to do things my way. And it’s the only way I know.

“If I don’t do that, I will lose myself and I will not lose myself. I know what I am doing.”

Rashford admitted he’s ready for a new challenge after he was dropped for the Manchester derby earlier this month, and he told journalist Henry Winter: “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.”

But he stressed: “When I leave it’s going to be ‘no hard feelings’. You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That’s me as a person.

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“If I know that a situation is already bad I’m not going to make it worse. I’ve seen how other players have left in the past and I don’t want to be that person. When I leave, I’ll make a statement, and it will be from me.”