Ruben Amorim has questioned the “decisions” of those in Marcus Rashford’s camp as speculation over the striker’s future at Old Trafford intensifies.
The Manchester United manager questioned the decision-making of those close to Rashford after the 27-year-old revealed to journalist Henry Winter that he was “ready for a new challenge”.
The England international made the comments after being left out of the squad for United’s 2-1 win over rivals Manchester City on December 15.
Rashford subsequently missed the 4-3 Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat to Tottenham and was also left out of United’s 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth on Sunday.
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Amorim’s side currently sit 13th in the Premier League table as uncertainty grows over whether Rashford will remain a United player in January.
“It’s a difficult situation,” Amorim told Sky Sports.
“I understand that these players have a lot of people around them who make decisions that are not the player’s first idea.
“You decided to do the interview because it’s not just about Marcus.”
However, the Portuguese coach insisted he was still focused on the relationship with the player, adding that it was up to Rashford and the club to “deal with it when the time comes.”
Amorim said: “Right now I’m focused on improving Marcus.
“We need a talented man like Marcus. I’ll forget about the interview now and see what I see on the pitch.”
Since making his debut in 2016 after coming through the youth team, Rashford has scored 138 goals in 426 appearances for United.
However, he has struggled for form in recent seasons and his performances have drawn criticism from fans and pundits alike.
United face Wolves at Molineux on December 26 before hosting Newcastle four days later.
