Marcus Rashford continues to face criticism for failing to maximise his talents
Marcus Rashford continues to face criticism for failing to maximise his talents
Troy Deeney believes Marcus Rashford has been the biggest flop of 2024 - claiming sooner or later the forward has to admit "it's his fault".
The Manchester United frontman has flattered to deceive for 18 months following the best scoring season of his career. Rashford is far from the lethal influence he once was with Ruben Amorim leaving him out of Sunday's Manchester derby win.
He's landed himself in several unwanted situations as those within the game question his motivation and application. Rashford was pictured in New York during a recent international break and was dropped by Erik ten Hag after failing to report for training.
Rashford has previously come out fighting, defending his career, but Deeney admits the player is not maximising his talent and must eventually shoulder the blame for his failings.
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He told talkSPORT: "Who’s been a flop for me… it sounds like I’m piling on and I don’t mean to, but you probably have to say Marcus. Marcus has probably been the biggest disappointment this year. 'Flop’ is a hard word but I mean disappointment in terms of expectation and what we think he can deliver. We probably have to say Marcus over the course of January until now.
"I just think he’s highly talented, had all of the opportunity in the world and at some point it’s got to be his fault, and not somebody else’s, that’s what I think."
Rashford himself has dropped a bombshell with the January transfer window less than a fortnight away. He's one of the highest earners in Manchester but has opened the door to a move away in a recent interview.
The Man Utd star claims he's ready for a new experience ( Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)
He said: "For me, personally, I think I'm ready for a new challenge and the next steps. When I leave it's going to be 'no hard feelings'. You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That’s me as a person.
"If I know that a situation is already bad I'm not going to make it worse. I've seen how other players have left in the past and I don't want to be that person. When I leave I'll make a statement and it will be from me."
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