Rio Ferdinand Claims Rashford Future at Man Utd Is in Doubt

Marcus Rashford future at Manchester United appears bleak after manager Ruben Amorim publicly questioned his professionalism, stating he'd rather play a 63-year-old coach than Rashford. The 27-year-old, with 400+ club appearances and 30 goals in the 2022-23 season, has been sidelined since December. Former players Rio Ferdinand and Chris Sutton agree Rashford must improve or seek a fresh start elsewhere.

The transfer saga surrounding Marcus Rashford has taken a dramatic turn, with former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand claiming there's "no way back" for the England forward at Old Trafford. Rashford, 27, has been absent since December 12, and his professionalism was publicly questioned by manager Ruben Amorim, who stated he would prefer to field a 63-year-old goalkeeping coach over a player not giving his best.

Rashford, who has made over 400 appearances for United and scored seven goals this season, was left out of the squad after a strong start under Amorim, including a brace in a 4-0 win over Everton. Public criticism from Amorim and a subsequent interview where Rashford hinted at seeking "a new challenge" have fueled speculation about his exit.

Rene Meulensteen, a former United coach, suggests a transfer would benefit both parties, allowing Rashford to rediscover form. Rashford, with 30 goals in the 2022-23 season, has not responded publicly to these comments, leading Ferdinand to question his commitment. Rashford must now decide whether to revive his career at United or seek a fresh start abroad, with the January transfer window looming as a critical juncture.