Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made headlines by openly criticizing Marcus Rashford for what he described as a lack of effort and commitment. The England international has been out of the squad for six weeks and was again absent in United’s 1-0 Premier League win over Fulham on Sunday.
Amorim did not hold back when asked about Rashford’s exclusion, stating:
“It’s always the same reason—the training, the way I see a footballer should live. If things don’t change, I won’t change. I’d rather put my 63-year-old goalkeeping coach on the bench than a player who doesn’t give the maximum every day.”
Uncertain Future for Rashford
Rashford’s future at the club remains unclear as the January transfer window approaches its close. Moves to AC Milan and Barcelona have stalled, leaving him in limbo.
Hard-Fought Win at Fulham
United’s performance at Craven Cottage was unconvincing, but a deflected strike from Lisandro Martinez in the 78th minute secured a much-needed victory. This marked only United’s fourth Premier League win since Amorim’s appointment in November.
Transfer Concerns
With no signings yet in the transfer window, Amorim emphasized caution to avoid financial missteps. Winger Antony has departed on loan to Real Betis, and speculation surrounds Alejandro Garnacho’s future, though the young forward featured against Fulham.
Amorim remains determined to implement his vision at United despite challenges, saying:
“I have a clear idea of what I want to do. Sometimes it’s frustrating, but we’ll play differently in the future.”
The win keeps United’s faint hopes for a top-four finish alive, but the pressure on Amorim to deliver results continues to mount.
