December 16th 2024.
Former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher has weighed in on the current situation surrounding Manchester United's star player Marcus Rashford. The young forward's future at the club has been called into question, with Carragher suggesting that his high wages could prove to be a stumbling block in any potential transfer.
Rashford was noticeably absent from the squad for Sunday's match against Manchester City, with head coach Ruben Amorim's decision to leave him out causing quite a stir. It's been reported that this was due to a number of factors, including his attitude and behavior at the club, as well as his performance in training.
With a weekly salary of £300,000 and the possibility of earning an extra £75,000 in bonuses, Rashford is currently one of the highest-paid players at United. Carragher, who now works as a pundit for Sky Sports, believes that this could make it difficult for the club to offload him if they wish to do so.
During Monday Night Football, Carragher stated that it may be time for Rashford to leave the club. He also questioned whether the 27-year-old really deserves a spot in United's starting lineup, and whether he is truly a world-class player.
The former Liverpool star went on to say that Rashford is a good player, but not a great one. He believes that it is inevitable for the two parties to part ways at some point, and that it would be in their best interest for it to happen sooner rather than later.
Rashford's recent form has been underwhelming, with only four goals and one assist in 15 Premier League games this season. This is a significant drop from his performance in the 2022-23 season, where he scored 17 goals and provided five assists in 35 Premier League matches. Such a decline in form has raised questions about his future at the club.
Carragher concluded by saying that it is time for Rashford to move on from Manchester United. However, whether there will be any clubs willing to take on his high wages remains to be seen. One thing is for sure, though - a decision needs to be made sooner rather than later for the sake of both parties involved.
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