It has been a hard season at Old Trafford, but the latest headlines indicate that the drama is far from over. Is Manchester United's star player Marcus Rashford out of time under new boss Ruben Amorim? Recent comments from former Premier League striker Troy Deeney bring about a troubling picture, implying that Amorim may be "frustrated with Rashford's inconsistent performances. Could this be the end of Rashford's long stint with the Red Devils?
Troy Deeney, a former Watford striker, wasn't shy about how he felt about Rashford's performance. In the Sun column, Deeney wrote:
"Marcus Rashford looks like he's carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. We saw it on Thursday night, subbed off against Viktoria Plzen, and already United boss Ruben Amorim looks fed up with him.”
Potential Consequences for Rashford
Amorim will likely be worried about Rashford's inconsistent performance and percieved poor attitude. Rashford is very talented, but his recent outings have not lived up to expectations. He was taken off early in United's narrow 2-1 win over Viktoria Plzen, which led to rumours that Amorim was angry with the player. The pair didn't interact once the player headed to the bench after nearly being sent off for two bookable offenses.
Rashford has been under fire for quite some time, and reports claim the Reds are considering selling him because of his questionable form and off-field antics. Previously valued at £100 million, his price tag has dropped to around £40 million.
The England international won't be without options though as a move abroad is a possibility. PSG, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are believed to be monitoring his situation at Old Trafford.
It is clear that Ruben Amorim wants all of his Manchester United players to do their best. His way of managing includes strict disciplinary measures that are meant to bring the team back together and help them focus. All eyes will be on Rashford as his side prepares for one of their biggest challenges yet, against Manchester City. Will he step up and prove his critics wrong?