Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has responded to Marcus Rashford, who surprised the football world yesterday after hinting at a potential departure from his boyhood club.
The English striker revealed in an interview with journalist Henry Winter that he is “ready for a new challenge and next steps.” Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho were excluded from the competition. Manchester United squad last weekend when they defeated their rivals Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim shared his thoughts on Rashford’s comments this morning.
Ruben Amorim says Rashford’s new challenge is playing for Manchester United
Amorima, who currently ranks 11th on FourFourTwo magazine’s list of the world’s best managersresponded to Rashford’s suggestion he needed a new challenge during this morning’s press conference.
He said: “He’s right. We have a new challenge ahead of us, the biggest one in football, we are in a difficult situation. I hope all my players are ready.
Amorim also said, “I’m not talking about the future, we’re talking about the present. We are better with Marcus Rashford. A club like this needs great talent, and he is a great talent.”
He stated that he had not spoken to Rashford since making the statement because it was his day off.
The Manchester United coach added: “I want to get the best of Marcus Rashford. We will try different things to push Rashford to the best level he has shown me in the past. I just want to help Marcus.
According to Betfair odds, Paris Saint-Germain are favorites to sign Rashford before the start of February. Odds suggest Rashford’s second most likely target is any Saudi Pro-League club Arsenal they are the third favorites of the Englishman and both Barcelona AND Chelsea it’s 11/1 to sign it.
Amorim also suggested that his lineup would not be affected by the situation, stating: “They are focused on their work. They are focusing on their work to earn a place in the team, so it does not affect the team.”
On Thursday, Manchester United will face Tottenham in the quarter-finals of the English League Cup and Amorim confirmed that Rashford and Garnacho can play if they train well.
