Marcus Rashford Faces Uncertain Future at Manchester United

Marcus Rashford is currently grappling with the possibility of leaving Manchester United after struggling to impress under the management of Ruben Amorim. The 27-year-old forward has reportedly fallen out of favor with the new coach, who has expressed dissatisfaction with Rashford's training application and overall demeanor. This situation escalated to the point where Rashford was omitted from the squad for the recent Manchester derby, raising questions about his future at the club.

The issues surrounding Rashford are compounded by a series of breaches of team protocol during his time at United, including three infractions of rules set by former manager Erik ten Hag. With Amorim now at the helm, he is keen on instilling a culture of discipline and high standards, making Rashford's lack of commitment particularly concerning. Despite also dropping Alejandro Garnacho for similar reasons, Garnacho's youth and less established status mean he has not faced the same scrutiny as Rashford, who is expected to be a role model for younger players.

Rashford's future is further complicated by his high salary and diminished form, which have deterred potential suitors. Amorim is exploring various methods to reinvigorate Rashford’s performance, but the forward's response to being sidelined against Manchester City is critical. Although Rashford has shown signs of improvement, such as engaging positively on social media after the match, past patterns of inconsistency raise doubts about whether this uptick can be sustained. As it stands, both Rashford and Manchester United are at a crossroads, and his long-term future at the club remains uncertain.