Manchester United legend Jaap Stam has slammed Marcus Rashford for his recent comments. He believes the winger is taking the easy way out by trying to leave the club amid criticism.
Rashford has faced huge criticism from fans and pundits since the start of last season for his poor performances. He has also been heavily linked with a move since last summer. He recently suggested he is ready for a new challenge away from his boyhood club.
In a recent interview, Jaap Stam shared his thoughts on the Rashford situation in the Manchester Unitedsaying (via Goal):
“I think saying you want to leave is the easy way out because it’s been a difficult period and he’s faced a lot of criticism for his performances, but we haven’t seen enough fight on the pitch.
“I think if he showed that then there would be a different mood towards him and more credit would be given to him. Maybe it would be good for him and the club if he moved on, but I would have liked to have seen him give his all for the club.”
Rashford, 27, has scored 138 goals and provided 63 assists in 426 games for Manchester United since graduating from their academy.
What Marcus Rashford said about his possible departure from Manchester United
In a recent interview with a journalist Henry Winter, Marcus Rashford talked about many things, including his future at Old Trafford. When asked if he could leave the club soon, the Englishman replied:
“For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps. When I leave, I will have “no hard feelings.” You are not going to get any negative comments from me about Manchester United. This is who I am as a person.”
“If I know 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 will make a statement and it will be from me.”
Rashford has scored seven goals and provided three more assists in 24 games in various competitions. However, new manager Ruben Amorim has opted not to include the England international in his matchday squad for their last three games.
He last played in United’s 2-1 win over Viktoria Plzen in UEFA Europa League on 12 December but failed to register a goal contribution.
Edited by Aditya Singh
