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Ruben Amorim has questioned the “choices” of those in Marcus Rashford’s camp as speculation mounts over the striker’s future at Old Trafford.
The Manchester United manager questioned the decisions of those close to Rashford after the 27-year-old revealed to reporter Henry Winter that he was “ready for a new challenge”.
The England international made the comments after being left out of the matchday 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 by Tottenham and was also left out as United were beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth on Sunday.
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Amorim’s side are currently 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 many people around them, who make decisions that are not the first idea of the players.
“They decided to do an interview because it’s not just Marcus.”
However, the Portuguese manager insisted he was still focused on his relationship with the player and added 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 getting Marcus better.
“We need a talented guy like Marcus. Now I forget the interview and look at what I see on the field.”
Since making his debut in 2016 after coming through the youth set-up, Rashford has scored 138 goals in 426 appearances for United.
However, he has struggled for form over the past few seasons and his performances have attracted criticism from fans and pundits alike.
United face Wolves at Molineux on December 26 before hosting Newcastle four days later.
