Concerns over Marcus Rashford's lifestyle away from football are said to be behind Ruben Amorim's decision to leave him out of Manchester United's squad.
Rashford was surprisingly left out of the squad for last month's Manchester derby, then missed a further three matches before returning as an unused substitute during the defeat to Newcastle United last time out.
Amorim has repeatedly stressed that Rashford can make a strong return to the team, challenging him to “You want it really bad“and”Take responsibility“backstage.
according to The athleteAmorim first confronted Rashford about his lifestyle in early December after claims he had been spotted in a nightclub less than 48 hours before scoring twice in a 4-0 win over Everton. The coach made it clear that he did not want players going out to bars near matches, but Rashford insisted that Amorim had been misled.
However, this sparked Memories of Rashford's night in Belfast in Januarywhich saw him call in sick to attend a training session on Friday and initially tried to claim that he had only been off the field on Wednesday, only to have evidence prove that he had been off the field on Thursday as well.
Rashford was first dropped to the bench, with rotation cited as a factor, before a disappointing performance in a training session on 14 December, shortly before the derby, further frustrated Amorim.
Some argued he looked tired and there were new claims that Rashford was out at a nightclub the night before the training session. Rashford's entourage vehemently denied the accusations, but Amorim took the decision to drop him from the team and ramp up the pressure.
It has been a way back into the lineup for Rashford He was hampered by a bout of illness This will keep him away from Sunday's match with Liverpool, but Amorim continues to publicly confirm that Rashford will return to his team if he shines in training.
Meanwhile, united He remains open to offers for Rashford, who he believes has done just that Three huge proposals from Saudi Arabia were rejectedHe insisted he would only leave Old Trafford for a club that could help him return to the England squad.
