Rashford admitted that he is ready for a new challenge in a stunning interview
England star faces an uncertain future at United and could leave in January
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Published: 11:30 EST, 26 December 2024 | Updated: 11:41 EST, 26 December 2024
Marcus Rashford has been omitted from a Manchester United squad for the fourth straight match.
The Red Devils welcome Wolves to Old Trafford on Boxing Day and will look to return to winning ways without the 27-year-old, whose future at the club is uncertain.
Rashford was left out of United's derby day clash against Manchester City earlier this month before the release of a bombshell interview, in which he claimed he was ready for a new challenge.
Despite comments from the United boss Ruben Amorim indicating that the winger could have a route back into his side, the Portuguese has left the England international out of squads for matches against Tottenham, Bournemouth and now Wolves.
Rashford's controversial revelation last week led to Amorim to suggest that it was not the Manchester native's decision to give the interview, as he questioned his entourage.
Marcus Rashford has been left out of the Manchester United squad for the fourth straight match
Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim had indicated that the forward wants to return to action following his bombshell admission in a recent interview
'It is a hard situation,' said the United boss. 'I understand that these players have a lot of people around them, and they sometimes make choices that are not the first idea from the player. I understand, I can separate things.
‘I am always here to help Marcus, as any other player. They have to do what they have to do. They chose to do the interview because it’s not just Marcus. I understand that.’
Speaking to Sky Sports, Amorim added: ‘As a coach, I just focus on performance and the way he trains. The rest, it is better for me and the club to deal with that when the time comes.
‘At the moment I focus on improving Marcus. We need a talented guy like Marcus in this moment. I forget the interview now and see what I see on the pitch.’
Amorim has revealed that Rashford wants to return to action for United, with the coach saying that it is his decision to leave him out.
The United boss insisted that he knows what he is doing with regards to omitting Rashford from the squad.
Amorim said: 'Yeah, it's my decision. He wants to play. He is trying. It's my decision, only my decision.
'(There's) no situation. When I feel that is the right moment, I will change something. Until then I will continue to think about what is the best for the team.
'I spoke with a lot of players individually during training, so I'm trying to do things my way – and it's the only way I know. If I don't do that, I will lose myself, and I will not lose myself. I know what I'm doing.'
United, who are currently sat in 14th place in the top flight, are looking to bounce back from a damaging 3-0 loss to Bournemouth last time out.
The Red Devils face a Wolves side buoyed by the appointment of new boss Vitor Pereira, that cruised to a 3-0 win over fellow strugglers Leicester in their last outing.
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