Marcus Rashford urges those questioning his commitment to Manchester United to exhibit “more humanity” in their assessments.
Marcus Rashford, aged 26, has faced scrutiny regarding his commitment to Manchester United amid criticisms of perceived attitude issues.
Despite scoring five goals for the club this season, he was absent from United’s FA Cup victory over Newport, reportedly seen in nightspots in Northern Ireland.
In response to the questioning of his dedication, the England forward penned a piece for The Players’ Tribune, stating, “If you ever question my commitment to United, that’s when I have to speak up.”
Rashford views such questioning as a challenge to his identity and everything he stands for as a man, underlining his profound connection to the club.
Having grown up in Manchester, Rashford’s journey with Manchester United began in the youth ranks, leading to his first-team debut at the age of 18 in 2016.
He highlights the sacrifices made by his family, who turned down significant financial offers during his childhood, emphasizing their commitment to his journey with the club.
Marcus Rashford Manchester United Journey so far
With 391 appearances and 128 goals, Rashford reflects on his achievements, notably finishing last season with a career-best tally of 30 goals.
However, this season has presented challenges, and Manchester United currently sits sixth in the Premier League after 26 games under manager Erik ten Hag.
Despite the struggles, Rashford remains resolute in his devotion to the club that has been a significant part of his life.
Despite concluding the previous season with a career-best 30 goals, Marcus Rashford has struggled to replicate that impact this season as Manchester United faces challenges in building on their first campaign under manager Erik ten Hag, currently sitting sixth in the Premier League after 26 games.
Marcus Rashford talks back at critics
In response to criticism, Rashford expressed his resilience, stating, “I can take any criticism. I can take any headline.
From podcasts, social media, and the papers. I can take it.” However, he emphasized that questioning his commitment to the club and his love for football, especially when it involves his family, calls for a more humane approach.
Rashford has been under scrutiny for both his on-field work-rate and off-field conduct. Reports in January suggested he was seen in Belfast nightspots before missing training and a subsequent game due to illness.
Earlier in November, he was dropped from the starting line-up for a Carabao Cup tie against Newcastle, with Ten Hag expressing displeasure at Rashford’s celebration on his birthday after a 3-0 defeat by rivals Manchester City.
