Marcus Rashford was left out of Manchester United's recent games, including the team's close 1-0 victory against Fulham on January 27, and manager Ruben Amorim has explained why. Amorim emphasized that his selection criteria are based on dedication during training, even going so far as to say that he would rather play under the club's 63-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital than a player who isn't motivated.
Much attention has been paid to Rashford's absence from the team, and his exclusion has fueled transfer rumours. Amorim's remarks emphasize a no-nonsense strategy that puts discipline and work ahead of reputation. Although the triumph was overshadowed by Rashford's ongoing absence, the match against Fulham, determined by a pivotal goal from Lisandro Martinez, demonstrated United's capacity to grind out results under Amorim.
"It's always the same reason - the training, the way I see a footballer should do in life. It's every day, every detail." "If things don't change, I will not change. It's the same situation for every player. If you do the maximum and right things, we can use every player. You can see on the bench we miss a bit of pace on the bench, but I would put [Manchester United goalkeeper coach Jorge] Vital before a player who doesn't give the maximum every day," Amorim said.
AC Milan, FC Barcelona, and Borussia Dortmund have emerged as possible suitors for the England attacker, who has been increasingly linked to a transfer away from Old Trafford. Although there have been no formal offers, these teams are said to be closely monitoring Rashford's circumstances. A mainstay for United throughout his career, Rashford has had a difficult time under Amorim's leadership.
Marcus Rashford's future at the club is in doubt
Even though he is a talented player, the 26-year-old has lost ground. Jorge Vital's comments highlight Amorim's preference for players who give their all, leaving no tolerance for those who fall short of his standards. Marcus Rashford's future at the club is in doubt due to his lack of playing time. His fate could soon be determined because the transfer window is only a few days long. Rashford needs to use this time to either regain his manager's faith or look for a new opportunity elsewhere.
Amorim's resolute approach to Manchester United is indicative of his goal of having a cohesive and orderly team. Even if it means benching one of the club's top players, the manager's strategy seems to put the team culture above individual prominence. The Rashford predicament continues to be a major plot point at Old Trafford as the season goes on, and supporters and commentators are anxiously anticipating the next development in this drama.