After Marcus Rashford recently revealed that he is looking for a new challenge away from Manchester United, Rio Ferdinand offered his honest thoughts on the situation
Rio Ferdinand told Marcus Rashford his negative body language does not match the love he says he has for Manchester United.
Rashford, 27, has revealed that he is looking for a new challenge in football, after spending his entire footballing career at United. New Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim left the former England international out of the squad that overcame Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium last weekend.
The United academy product is understood to be one of the top earners at the club, with a salary of £300,000 per week. At first, Amorim’s arrival appeared to inject new life into him, as he scored three goals in the Portuguese boss’ first two Premier League matches against Ipswich Town and Everton.
But his time at Old Trafford looks set to come to an end, as Rashford claimed in an interview that he will soon be looking for a new start. After seeing Rashford’s comments, Ferdinand hit out at his recent body language and admitted he was disappointed the forward chose to speak through a written interview rather than a video.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ferdinand said: “I don’t think this is just a football decision for Manchester United, there is more to it.” He added: “You have to remember that when this kid came onto the scene, he was an absolute breath of fresh air, he was a joke. Again, the body language when he came in, was what every fan saw themselves being if they came in.
“That’s been the biggest killer for me, that his body language, for the last three years, has not been what a Manchester United fan sees himself being in a Manchester United red shirt when a goal goes in or when they step foot out onto Old Trafford. His body language has been almost depressive, a recluse like body language.
“The fans are meant to see academy products and see themselves there and anyone who thinks they are going to get a chance to play for Manchester United, at any level in the first team, should be beaming. It’s that privilege to step out of there in that red shirt on the regular.
“Marcus has said that but his body language hasn’t said that, that has been the killer for me. I hope this ends well and everyone goes out and leaves this situation without any cuts or bruises. Marcus’ ego might have a few bruises, but he has a chance to rebuild himself.”
Ferdinand added: “We are in an age where seeing is believing and I want to see the whites of his eyes, I want to see his body language, I want to see him grimacing because he is leaving – that’s what it sounds like, but am I really sure? Is he saying that and feeling that emotion? That’s what video content does for us nowadays and when we have that at our disposal, why not use it?”
Rashford has scored 138 goals and contributed 63 assists in 426 appearances for the Red Devils, winning two League Cups, two FA Cups and the Europa League along the way. Despite the forward’s recent comments, Amorim said he wants to hold onto Rashford for the time being.
When asked if he wants to keep Rashford, Amorim said: “Of course, because this kind of club needs big talent and he’s a big talent, so he just needs to perform at the highest level and that is my focus. I just want to help Marcus.
“We have here a new challenge, it’s a tough one. For me it’s the biggest challenge in football because we are in a difficult situation and I already said this is one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“This is a really new challenge and the biggest one. I really hope all my players are ready for this new challenge.”
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