February 27th 2024.
According to recent reports, the relationship between Marcus Rashford and Erik ten Hag has reached a breaking point. It seems that the fallout from Rashford's infamous "Belfast bender" has caused a rift between the two, with sources claiming that they are barely speaking to each other. This all stems from an incident in January where Rashford called in sick for training before an FA Cup match, only to be caught partying in Belfast just hours later.
As the truth came to light, Ten Hag made the decision to drop Rashford from the cup clash against Newport County and fine him a whopping £650,000. At the time, the manager assured the public that he would handle the situation internally. Rashford later returned to the team for their next game against Wolves and even scored the opening goal in a 4-3 win, leading many to believe that the issue had been resolved.
However, sources now claim that Rashford and Ten Hag's relationship has been irreparably damaged by the incident. They are said to be "barely on speaking terms" and club staff fear that they may never reconcile. It's clear that Ten Hag was furious with Rashford, especially after the player had lied about the timing of his Belfast trip. This is not the first time that Ten Hag has had to discipline Rashford this season, as the young player was also criticized for celebrating his birthday immediately after a devastating loss to Manchester City.
The tension between Rashford and Ten Hag comes at a time when both their futures are uncertain. The club's new co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has not been shy about making big changes and there is speculation that Ten Hag's job may be on the line. As for Rashford, despite his struggles this season, he has been linked with a move to PSG to replace Kylian Mbappe, who is rumored to be joining Real Madrid in the summer.
Rashford's disappointing form this season is a far cry from his stellar performance last year, where he scored an impressive 30 goals in all competitions. Both he and Ten Hag will be looking for a much better showing when Manchester United take on Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup fifth-round on Wednesday night. The team will be hoping to put this drama behind them and focus on their performance on the pitch.
It's clear that this is a difficult time for both Rashford and Ten Hag, as their personal and professional relationships have been strained. We will have to wait and see how this situation unfolds and what the future holds for these two individuals. In the meantime, Manchester United fans can only hope that their team can overcome this turmoil and come out stronger on the other side.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
