Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim hinted that Marcus Rashford was not ready to “cope with the demands” of their Carabao Cup game at Tottenham.
Rashford was dropped for his team’s derby win against Manchester City last weekend and head coach Amorim decided to omit him from United’s quarter-final clash away to Tottenham on Thursday.
The 39-year-old has lifted the lid on why the England international was not in their latest matchday squad.
Asked about Rashford’s absence for the Tottenham game, he told Sky Sports: “Selection.
“I chose the players I felt were ready to cope with the demands of playing a strong game.
“I try to visualise all week and then choose my players. Just selection.
“It’s always the same with every player [in terms of selection process].
“Not just Marcus. In the end, I have to make a selection and I did it.”
This comes days after Rashford revealed he is “ready for a new challenge”, hinting he will seek a United exit.
Despite Amorim insisting the Red Devils are “better with Rashford”, another omission from the squad may signal his time at Old Trafford is drawing to a close.
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After the Tottenham game, United face Bournemouth and Wolves on December 22 and 26 respectively in the Premier League.
If Rashford isn’t involved there, a January exit could beckon.
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