Alan Shearer has shared his thoughts on the growing unrest at the Man United advising the club to back Ruben Amorim over Marcus Rashford in their ongoing internal dispute. Shearer described the current situation as “not a healthy situation” for the club, highlighting the tension surrounding the team at a time when they are struggling a find consistency. With the atmosphere at Old Trafford becoming increasingly fraught, Shearer believes that the Red Devils should prioritize supporting Amorim, suggesting that his leadership could be the key to addressing the issues and restoring stability within the squad.
Rashford’s Struggles Continue As Amorim Drops Him From Matchday Squads
Marcus Rashford’s time at Man United has not unfolded as many had anticipated when he made his debut for the club in 2015. Despite showing flashes of brilliance early in his career, the past two seasons have been a significant disappointment for the 27-year-old. His recent struggles have led to Amorim leaving him out of the matchday squads for the last four consecutive games across all competitions.
Rashford’s Future In Question As Shearer Urges Man United To Support Amorim
Marcus Rashford has hinted at the possibility of leaving Man United soon, expressing his openness to taking on a ‘new challenge’. Amorim has avoided addressing questions about Rashford’s potential departure, and Premier League icon Alan Shearer has advised the club to resolve the situation. Shearer believes Man United should back the Portuguese manager if the conflict with Rashford escalates further.
Shearer Urges Man United To Back Amorim In Rashford Dispute
Speaking to Betfair, Alan Shearer emphasized that Man United must fully support Amorim, explaining that the Portuguese manager was brought in to fix the issues that have plagued the team. Shearer stated “Amorim needs the freedom to make the necessary decisions, and the situation with Marcus Rashford will eventually be resolved—whether that’s in January or later, both parties will likely come to an agreement. This process is part of Amorim’s task of determining who stays and who goes.” He further pointed out that if Rashford doesn’t want to remain at the club and the manager is also willing to let him go, it would be in the best interest of both parties to address the situation sooner rather than later, acknowledging the difficulty of doing so giving Rashford’s large contract.
