Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, once hailed as one of the Premier League’s top talents, is facing growing criticism after a disappointing 2023/24 season and a lackluster start to the current campaign. The 26-year-old’s recent performances have raised concerns, with many wondering if he could soon find himself out of the starting lineup. Rashford’s struggles were evident during United’s recent match against Brighton, where he delivered a lackluster performance before being substituted after 65 minutes by manager Erik ten Hag.....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
Alejandro Garnacho replaced him, and now, fans are calling for Garnacho to start ahead of Rashford in the upcoming clash against rivals Liverpool on Sunday.
The stark contrast between Rashford’s current form and his stellar 2022/23 season, where he scored 30 goals across all competitions and helped secure Champions League qualification for United, has been a talking point among supporters and pundits alike.
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke recently questioned Rashford’s mental state amid his poor form. In an interview with talkSPORT, Yorke emphasized the importance of Rashford’s mindset in overcoming his struggles. “You have to find out where the individual is at, what is going through his head, what is his thought process in his everyday life. At the end of the day, we all have issues, we all have tough times in our lives,” Yorke said.
Yorke, who was part of United’s treble-winning side in 1998/99, expressed doubts about Rashford’s willingness to put in the necessary effort to return to his best. “If [Rashford] is not prepared to put that effort in and really bring himself back from his poorest season last year, he is not going to get back to that level. He has to want to do it,” Yorke added. “I have defended Marcus many times, but he just seems unhappy. For whatever reason, I don’t know, but he just does not seem to be enjoying his football like he used to.”
Yorke’s concerns are echoed by other pundits, with some speculating that a change of scenery might benefit Rashford. Reports from Spain suggest that Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has identified Rashford as an alternative target after being snubbed by top winger Nico Williams, who chose to stay with Athletic Bilbao.
However, any potential move for Rashford would be complicated by Manchester United’s likely demand for a significant transfer fee, especially given that the forward is under contract until 2028. With Barcelona’s well-documented financial issues, securing Rashford’s signature would require astute negotiations as the transfer window deadline looms.
As Rashford’s future at Manchester United remains uncertain, all eyes will be on how he responds to the mounting pressure in the coming weeks.
