Manchester United statement on Marcus Rashford's night out and whether he could play against Wolves

Marcus Rashford has “taken responsibility” for his night out in Belfast ahead of Manchester United's FA Cup clash last weekend, the club announced.

The striker missed the Red Devils' 4-2 win over Newport County on Sunday after being photographed. partying in belfast a few days before.

Man United manager Erik ten Hag said Rashford was ill for the team's training session on Friday, however it later emerged that the player had been in the Northern Ireland city the night before.

He did not travel with the team for the Cup match, but reported to training on Monday to chat with Ten Hag about his recent conduct.

It is understood Rashford He will be fined two weeks' wages, but the club has issued a statement insisting the matter is now closed after being dealt with internally.

Man United also confirmed that the player has returned to training and is available for selection for their Premier League clash against Wolves on Thursday night.

The statement said: “Marcus has taken responsibility for his actions. This has been handled as an internal disciplinary matter, which is now closed.”

This is not Rashford's first off-field controversy in recent times, having been criticized for Partying in a Manchester nightclub. hours after the Red Devils' 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City in October.

In December 2022, he was left out of his trip to Wolves for arriving late for the match. He scored the winning goal after being replaced in the second half by Ten Hag.

talkSPORT understands there are concerns Rashford's lifestyle is having a negative impact on his form.

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He has endured a forgettable 2023/24 season so far, having scored just four goals in 26 appearances.

Rashford has also spoke about mental health struggles has experienced during his career.

The 26-year-old is contracted at Old Trafford until 2028, having signed a new contract last summer which is understood to see him pocket a salary of £325,000-a-week.