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Ruben Amorim’s relationship with Marcus Rashford has broken down to the extent that Manchester United’s head coach generally speaks to the player only when addressing the squad.
While Rashford last played for United in mid-December and has since been selected by Amorim in only one match-day squad, when he was an unused substitute, the 27-year-old is training with the first team. However, Amorim does not have individual discussions with him.
After the 1-0 win at Fulham on Sunday, Amorim said he would prefer to select his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach, Jorge Vital, rather than a player who does not give his maximum. This was in response to a question about whether Rashford may have a route back into his plans.
“It’s the same situation for every player,” Amorim said. “If you do the maximum and if you do the right things the we can use you.
“You can see it today (Sunday) on the bench — we miss a little bit of pace to go, to change the game, to move some pieces, but I prefer it like that. “I will put Vital on the bench before I put a player that doesn’t give the maximum every day so I will not change that,” he said. Rashford has said previously that he wanted a “new challenge” and he and United are seeking to part ways in this window. — Guardian.
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