RUBEN AMORIM SAID he would be happy for Marcus Rashford to stay at Manchester United after the homegrown star revealed he was ready for a “new challenge”.
The 27-year-old academy product has scored 138 goals in 426 appearances for his boyhood club having burst onto the scene in February 2016.
But Rashford’s form has dropped dramatically over the past 18 months and he, along with Alejandro Garnacho, was omitted from the squad for Sunday’s 2-1 win against Manchester City.
Recently appointed Amorim’s bold derby decision was followed by an eye-catching interview with journalist Henry Winter on X in which the forward admitted he was ready to end his 20-year association with United.
Rashford’s striking comments were put to the head coach 14 hours later at a Wednesday morning press conference nominally previewing the Carabao Cup quarter-final at Tottenham.
“No (I’ve not spoken to him),” Amorim said. “Not yet. It was yesterday (when) I gave the day off to the lads, so he’s our player and he’s ready for the next game.”
Asked if he would be happy to keep the forward as part of his plans, the United boss said: “Of course, because this kind of club needs big talents and he’s a big talent.
“So, he just needs to perform at the highest level and that is my focus. I just want to help Marcus.
Such a shame we’ll never see Ferris in an Ireland shirt again. Beast of a player.
That tackle against Genia in 2011…
He is still young enough to make the RWC. Wonder if his ankle is any better?
Probably could still shoulder press your average scrum half!
I’m a little worried that Ireland are so drilled that they won’t be able to deal with the natural skills of Cooper and Genia. Cooper has one of the best steps. On a good day he is right up there with the best tens in the world and not a lot really has to be said about Genia if he is on form. It must be hard to prepare for such an unpredictable team.
I don’t know why you’re getting red thumbs. A fair analysis and I completely agree.
Bloody red thumbs. People are just having a chat. Agree = green thumb, disagree= comment and add to the conversation. Facebook spent 50m researching a Dont like thumb and rejected it for obvious reasons. Red thumbs are for chatting about Paris Hilton elsewhere in this empire. Go on……;-) hit me.
I give myself a red thumb for the Craic
You need to get your facts right, Genia didn’t outplay Conor Murray last year. Eoin redden started.
Murray did play about 30 minutes though in fairness.
It would be great to win a cement the no. 3 spot but really and truly whatever happens……..it will be a HELL of a lot different by World Cup time next year
Teams find form and go up two or three gears, and essentially avoid injuries.
If it all comes together…..please God……..then role on the argys in the quarter final and prob England or ozzies in the semi………
Exciting times for fans……..players need level heads and improvement to peak for World Cup….
Dare I say it
ALL BLACKS in the final!!!!!!!
Ireland to win by 9 or more
Genia & Cooper V Murray & Sexton. Potentially the two best half back pairings on their day. Should be a cracker.
Can’t sleep can’t eat. Drinking heavily. Longest week ever other than when my missus was overdue.
Sexton and Murray would be considered the best half-back pairing in the NH, no SH team at the moment can claim to have the same.
That was the moment of the World Cup 2011 for me.