Rashford Moves On from Manchester United
Marcus Rashford has been put on the bench by coach Ruben Amorim, which led him to loan to Aston Villa. Amorim thinks Rashford had a hard time fitting into his style of play and training. So, he decided it was best for both to let Rashford go. Rashford Doesn’t Share Amorim’s Vision.
The 27-year-old player was in Amorim’s first six games but didn’t play in the Manchester derby in December. After that, Rashford said he was ready for something new. His last game for United was on December 12 against Viktoria Plzen. After a few weeks of not knowing what would happen, he got a loan to Aston Villa.
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The loan deal lets Villa buy Rashford for around £40 million later on. That’s a big drop from the contract he signed just a year and a half ago.
Amorim Talks About Rashford’s Exit
When Amorim talked about Rashford leaving, he said some players fit well with certain coaches while others don’t.
“I couldn’t get Marcus to see football the way I do or train like I expect,” Amorim said. “Some players shine with one coach but not with another.”
Even with their differences, Amorim wished Rashford and Villa’s coach Unai Emery good luck, saying Rashford is still a strong player.
When asked if Rashford disagreed with his style, Amorim said, “It’s not really about disagreeing. You just feel it, both as a coach and a player. It happens a lot in football.”
He also pointed out that the loans for Rashford, Tyrell Malacia, and Antony were his choices as he works to change the team.
No Summer Plans for Rashford’s Return
Amorim brushed off rumors about Rashford coming back to United in the summer. He said he wants to focus on improving the team’s performance.
“When summer comes? We’re all trying to keep our jobs until then,” he laughed. “Thank goodness Marcus is in Birmingham now with Unai, so ask him about that. Right now, we’re focused on our own players.”
United’s Risky Transfer Choices
Amorim admitted United is taking a chance with their transfers. They let seasoned players like Rashford go while bringing in younger defenders like Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven. The fact they didn’t get a forward before the transfer deadline is worrying, especially after losing 2-0 to Crystal Palace.
“It’s tough losing like this,” Amorim said. “I get that we haven’t had enough training, but even so, we have to do better.”
Coaching United is Tough
Amorim knows that coaching United comes with challenges, including sleepless nights from bad results. Yet, he stands firm on his football ideas.
“I’ve learned that, good or bad, my view is clear. I make decisions without outside pressure,” he said. “I just want to help the team win, but I know we need to push through tough times. If you keep losing, problems will show up.”
Despite the stress, Amorim feels the new owners, Ineos, understand the bumps on the road in rebuilding the club.
“The board knew the risks when I came in,” he explained. “They said, ‘We need to start now.’ Even though results haven’t been great, especially at home, I feel their support.”
He admitted that losing is hard to take. “I’m not worried about my job, but losing hurts the most.”
