Ruben Amorim makes clear who he blames for Marcus Rashford Man United transfer bombshell - Manchester Evening News
SportRuben Amorim makes clear who he blames for Marcus Rashford Man United transfer bombshell
The latest on Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United with Ruben Amorim conducted a new interview on the matter
Ruben Amorim wants peace with Marcus Rashford at Manchester United (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) (Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Ruben Amorim has taken aim at the 'people around' Marcus Rashford following the Manchester Unitedforward's admission he is 'ready for a new challenge' in his career.
An active situationat Man Unitedhas seen Rashfordadmit he is ready to finally leave the clubhe grew up supporting and has played for since the age of seven.
That bombshell was dropped shortly after manager Amorimhad removed him from the squad for the Manchester derby eight days ago over training standards.
The 27-year-old has since been kept out of matches against Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth - though was spotted at Old Traffordacknowledging supporters for the latter.
Amorim had previously commented on Rashford's interview but in a new talk with Sky Sports, the 39-year-old has questioned the people around the player.
I understand that these players have a lot of people around them, making choices that are not the first idea from the player," he said.
"I am always here to help Marcus as another player.
They chose to do the interview as it is not just Marcus.
"As a coach I focus on performance and the way you train.
The rest, it is better for me and the club to deal with that when the time comes.
At the moment I focus on improving Marcus and we need a talented guy like Marcus."
Putting the matter of the transfer admission behind them both, the manager finished: "I forget the interview now and see what I see on the pitch."
United's next match sees them travel to Wolves in the Premier Leagueon BoxingDay.
Whether Rashford will make his return there, Amorim has previously answered: "It depends.
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