Marcus Rashford has been a shadow of himself this season. Last season, Marcus Rashford registered at least 30 goals for Manchester United in all competitions, but this season, he struggled to get only 2 goals in the Premier League, one of which was a penalty.
Misfiring Marcus Rashford has been severally backed by his manager, Erik ten Hag, to get back to form, but the 26-year-old English striker seems to be plunging only deeper. His form continues to dwindle as Ten Hag considers him a doubt for the Bournemouth fixture at Old Trafford.
Why is Marcus Rashford likely to miss Man United vs. Bournemouth?
There’s uncertainty surrounding Marcus Rashford’s availability for Manchester United’s upcoming clash against Bournemouth on Saturday. The forward, dealing with illness, was absent from Friday’s training session, raising doubts about his participation in the Old Trafford match. His potential absence adds to the surprise, especially considering he was also left out of the starting lineup in the midweek victory over Chelsea.
Erik ten Hag is anticipated to field a formidable lineup in the encounter with Bournemouth, even with a momentous Champions League clash looming.
Bournemouth is set to visit Old Trafford merely three days before Manchester United faces Bayern Munich in a crucial group stage finale. This demanding schedule might prompt adjustments to the home team’s starting lineup. Nonetheless, Erik ten Hag has emphasized that he will not underestimate the in-form Bournemouth side.
Speaking at yesterday’s press conference, the United boss made it crystal clear that “The next game is always the most important, especially in the Premier League where everyone is killing everyone, and you need a strong team.”
Marcus Rashford will not feature but Amad Diallo and Mason Mount are now back in the squad and they could very well feature against Bournemouth. Victor Lindelöf is also out of the lineup, meaning that we could see a Jonny Evans/Harry Maguire or a Raphael Varane/Harry Maguire defensive pairing.
Roy Keane blasts Marcus Rashford with harsh words
In a fiery rant following Manchester United’s 1-0 victory over Newcastle, club legend Roy Keane didn’t hold back in his criticism, directing his wrath particularly at Marcus Rashford. Keane drew parallels between Rashford’s current dip in form and the struggles of Anthony Martial.
In the match, it became apparent how Manchester United were struggling in their defense, and this prompted Roy Keane to lash out at them, saying,
“United aren’t as talented as they think they are at them moment.”
Keane went on to question the players’ body language and their inability to deliver results. Expressing his concern about Manchester United’s direction, especially after a disappointing run of form with a draw against Galatasaray and a loss to Newcastle, Keane criticized the team’s approach, stating that they were ‘drifting’ and deeming it ‘insane’ to anticipate improved results while persisting with the same strategies.
Is this going to be the downfall of Marcus Rashford? Tell us what you think in the comments.
