Marcus Rashford has not featured in United’s last 12 games and was not part of the 21-man squad that flew to Bucharest for Thursday night’s final Europa League group game against FCSB
Ruben Amorim says his decision to exile Marcus Rashford is “not personal” – but has warned the striker he must change to have a future at Manchester United.
Rashford has not featured in United’s last 12 games and was not part of the 21-man squad that flew to Bucharest for Thursday night’s final Europa League group game against FCSB.
The 27-year-old striker is exploring options for a loan move before Monday’s transfer deadline, with Barcelona his favoured option, although he will have to take a hit on his £315,000-a-week wages for that move to happen.
But Amorim insisted the only reason Rashford continues to be omitted is because he is not training well enough – rather than because of a fall-out between the pair.
“With our team and the profile of the players, imagine with a talent like Rashford, our team should be so much better,” said Rashford. “But he has to change.
“If he changes, we will use a talent like Rashford, but at this moment we have to set some standards. We are waiting for Marcus if he wants it really badly. It’s not personal against Marcus – I have to make the same rules for everybody.
“It’s the same for any player. Rashford is not selected, that is my choice. He’s training, he’s not good enough, that’s what I tell you.
“The situation is the same for every player. I talked about it in the last game. My sentence was that I will not put any player on the pitch who does not give the maximum. I did not say [just] Marcus.
“We are a better team with Marcus, that is clear. He is a big talent, but until it is the right moment, I will not change my mind.”
A win for United on Thursday night will guarantee a place in the last 16 of the Europa League, while a draw may still be good enough for them to avoid a two-leg play-off tie to confirm their place in the knockout stage.
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