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Is Amorim's comments a strong endorsement of Rashford's importance to the team?
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has publicly stated that his team is "better with Marcus Rashford," addressing recent speculation about the forward's future at Old Trafford.
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This comes after Rashford and teammate Alejandro Garnacho were notably absent from United's squad, which secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Manchester City in the Manchester derby.
Rashford's derby omission sparks questions
The absence of both Rashford and Garnacho from the derby clash at the Etihad Stadium raised eyebrows and fueled speculation about their standing within the team under Amorim's leadership.
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Following the victory, Amorim explained that his decisions were based on upholding high standards within the squad.
Amorim focuses on the present, not future speculation
Ahead of United's League Cup quarter-final against Tottenham Hotspur, Amorim addressed reporters and directly tackled the questions surrounding Rashford's future.
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He avoided engaging in transfer rumours, emphasising his focus on the present.
"I don't talk about the future; we talk about the present," Amorim firmly stated via Reuters.
'We are better with Marcus Rashford' - Amorim's endorsement
Amorim's comments serves as a strong endorsement of Rashford's importance to the team.
"We are better with Marcus Rashford. This kind of club needs big talents – and he is a big talent," the manager declared.
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Amorim also addressed the possibility of Rashford and Garnacho featuring in the upcoming match against Tottenham.
"We have one more training session and they (Rashford and Garnacho) are in the same situation as the other players. If they train well, we have to make a choice," he explained, suggesting that their inclusion depends on their performance in training.
Rashford's commitment and past success at United
Rashford, a product of Manchester United's youth academy, has been with the club since the age of seven.
Since his debut in 2016, Rashford has made 426 senior appearances, scoring an impressive 138 goals. The Englishman has won the Europa League, two FA Cups, and the League Cup twice.
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