'Marcus Rashford back in squad vs Tottenham': Ruben Amorim latest at Man United
12/16/2024 03:30 PM
Marcus Rashford will be back in the Man United squad against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup quarter-final, predicts Simon Jordan.
The Englishman was completely omitted from the squad in Manchester United's 2-1 victory over rivals Manchester City.
Ruben Amorim made the surprising decision to leave both him and Alejandro Garnacho out of the lineup, but the gamble paid off with the win.
The move has sparked significant debate among fans and pundits online, with Jordan weighing in on talkSPORT to suggest the manager is asserting his authority.
He likened the situation to Mikel Arteta’s controversial decision to drop then-Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in 2021 due to a disciplinary issue. However, he noted that the two scenarios have key differences, describing the Aubameyang decision as more "divisive".
He stated: "I would wager that Rashford will be back in the squad for the next game. I'm not sure Rashford is an 'Aubameyang moment' for Amorim because Arteta's decision came later in his tenure at Arsenal, and Aubameyang was arguably more divisive and influential than Rashford.
“Rashford is wasting his own time as well as potentially everyone else's”.
Man United ready to sell big names to back Ruben Amorim
Football Insider opinion
Selling academy products provides clubs with 100% pure profit, which is crucial for adhering to profit and sustainability rules.
United are reportedly "under pressure" to make sales due to their current financial situation, but the club might not have faced such constraints had better decisions been made during the summer.
After Erik ten Hag signed a new deal, Football Insider revealed that they could have negotiated a compensation fee for the Dutchman earlier in the summer.
However, this situation may prove to be a blessing in disguise for Amorim. It appears he is preparing for a future without Rashford, with Amad Diallo seemingly ready to step up in his place.
Following his impressive performance against the Cityzens, the club is reportedly working on a new contract for the 22-year-old.
Bold decisions like leaving out Rashford can go either way, especially ahead of such a crucial match, but the victory has strengthened his position.
Players have also hinted at newfound unity, with Manuel Ugarte's Instagram post describing the squad as "together."
Just a coupld of years ago, when Rashford scored 30 goals in a single season, the idea of selling him would have been unthinkable. Now, it represents an opportunity to fully back the manager and build for the future.
In other news, a former Red Devil could be in line for a shock move to Man City.
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