SUMMARY
- Rashford is a crucial player for Manchester United and a player who has been in fantastic form recently.
- On Friday, January 26th, 2024, it was reported that Marcus Rashford was ill by Erik ten Hag.
Manchester United has already been a club full of mess and indiscipline all around. Holding injuries, and indiscipline across the squad, United are not having a season which they would have wished for. Languishing in 8th in the Premier League, and knocked out of the UEFA Champions League and Carabao Cup, the Red Devils are looking to turn around their season.
Manchester United have a slight hope in earning a trophy this season. Fighting for their dignity, Man U are to face Newport County across the FA Cup in the 4th round of the competition. With several players returning from injuries, Erik ten Hag is struck with a different crisis this time around.
Marcus Rashford to miss the FA Cup clash
Attack has been a serious problem for Manchester United this season. Struggling to score goals, they are in dire need of their forwards to stay fit. But just 48 hours before their clash against the fourth-division team, Newport County. It has been reported by Erik ten Hag that Marcus Rashford is a doubt for their match.
During the pre-match press conference, Erik ten Hag reported, “This morning, Rashford was ill and Evans was ill. So we have to see how they recover.” Marcus Rashford is a crucial player for Manchester United and a player who has been in fantastic form recently. Securing 4 goals and assists, Rashford has started to show his last year form back again.
🚨🎙️ | Ten Hag:
“This morning, Rashford was ill and Evans was ill. So we have to see how they recover but we have, for the rest, players returning, like Martinez, like Shaw, like Maguire, like Casemiro, which is a good thing.”
— UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) January 26, 2024
Erik ten Hag further reported on the FA Cup being the final chance for Manchester United to win something. He said, “It’s the truth, but the league, qualification for the Champions League. FA Cup is, as you say, probably is, fact, a last opportunity on the trophy and we go for it.”
Whether Marcus Rashford recovers in time or not, Manchester United are in a serious situation. To save their season, they do need to win this clash no matter what.
Marcus Rashford spotted clubbing in Belfast
On January 26, 2024, it was reported that Marcus Rashford was ill by Erik ten Hag. But there are rumored videos floating around which show that Rashford was not ill by natural circumstances but had caught the illness in Belfast.
Rashford through illness? He was out in Belfast last night😂 https://t.co/1IGvJP1S9y pic.twitter.com/qO78BSTQqM
— daniel (@ManYooDan) January 26, 2024
Through the viral video, it has been notified that Marcus Rashford was reportedly spotted clubbing in Belfast. Jadon Sancho was recently suspended by Manchester United’s boss for his indiscipline. Just months after another case incoming is not what Erik ten Hag would have seen coming.
Whether Rashford is lying about his illness or Erik ten Hag is covering his English star. Things do need to settle down quickly for Erik ten Hag. Being questioned about his role recently, the Dutch manager cannot afford such a poor response from his players.
Fans react after Marcus Rashford spotted clubbing
The fans united to go after the indiscipline of Jadon Sancho. And this time around, they haven’t stepped back. Demanding the same response, the Red Devil fans are going after Marcus Rashford for his behavior.
One fan even went on to say, “Totally unacceptable. Sell him @INEOS.” As Jadon Sancho after such actions being sold, many believe he needs to be given the same treatment as well. Another fan came up and said, “This lad is unserious about playing for United.”
Looking at such reactions, it is obvious that Marcus Rashford will need to perform now no matter what. With his future lying in his own hands, Rashford has to earn the trust of his fans back. For that, he has to return to the Matchday squad and perform well in the 4th round of the FA Cup.