May 16th 2024.
After recovering from his injury, Marcus Rashford made his return to the pitch in Manchester United's match against Newcastle on Wednesday. However, his performance did not go unnoticed by club legend Wayne Rooney, who believes it may be time for Rashford to leave the team. Rooney believes that a major overhaul of players is necessary for the club to succeed.
Rashford has had a lackluster season, scoring only seven goals in the Premier League. This is a significant drop from his impressive 17 goals last season. His poor form has even put his spot on the England squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 in jeopardy. Rooney, who also serves as the manager for Championship club Derby County, questions whether Rashford still has a future with his boyhood club.
Rooney believes that Rashford's mindset is not in the right place and unless he improves, it may be time for him to seek opportunities elsewhere. "We all know Marcus has the ability to play at the top level. I just wonder if it's time for Marcus to go and play elsewhere. I don't know. He has to ask himself that question," Rooney shared on Sky Sports.
Despite his desire to see Rashford stay and break records at Manchester United, Rooney also acknowledges the need for change at the club. He believes that only players like Bruno Fernandes, who has shown both quality and fight on the field, and the young players should be spared from the potential clear out. "You have to build the team around Bruno, he is the one player with quality and he has fight in him. [I'd keep] the young players. And then all the other players, get rid of them. It has to be a massive clear out. It won't be in one year, but it's going to be in the next couple of years," Rooney stated.
In their recent match against Newcastle, Manchester United were able to secure a 3-2 victory with goals from three of the young players Rooney mentioned: Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo, and Rasmus Hojlund. While this win kept their hopes of European football alive, the team remains in eighth place in the Premier League table.
Despite the team's current struggles, Rooney remains optimistic about the future. He believes that with the right changes and a clear out of underperforming players, Manchester United can regain their position as one of the top teams in the league. As a dedicated fan and former player, Rooney will continue to support the club and closely follow their progress.
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