Roy Keane has a simple and effective solution for Marcus Rashford – but wonders if anyone at Man United will do it.
Roy Keane has told someone at Manchester United to give Marcus Rashford a “good old-fashioned kick up the arse”.
Rashford He is in the midst of a disappointing campaign at United, where he scored just eight goals all season and struggled for fitness.
What perhaps has disappointed United What fans love most is that the 26-year-old looked like one of the best players in the world last season when he scored a career-best 30 in all competitions.
Among those left upset by Rashford's drop in form was United legend Keane, who was discussing the striker with Jamie Carragher, Rio Ferdinand, Jill Scott and Gary Neville.
Talking about the Stay with the football podcastKeane said: “There is no doubt about his ability. He is outstanding but something is wrong with him.
“We've had these conversations every few months: a player may have a bad run or a slump, but he's certainly not enjoying his football.
“I wouldn't say I'm worried about him, but you look at him and something's wrong.”
Keane then wondered if his family, team-mates or even his boss are giving him the dose of reality or tough love he thinks he needs, given that there are big personalities and players who have won top honors at United.
“Who's kicking him in the butt the old-fashioned way and saying, 'Come on, we need more of you'? If you want to be this leader and you have big contracts, then there's that responsibility.
“I don't think that's happening, I don't think there's anyone on his case.”
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Keane, as a United fan, wants Rashford to do well and noted that he can help himself too. “That doesn't mean he can't still produce and start running a little more. He's been in the club for a long time, since he was a kid.”
Rashford was removed earlier in the season for enjoying a trip to belfast before an FA Cup tie and missed a training session as a result.
He was heavily criticized for enjoying a night out after the Manchester derby in October but told people they should not doubt his commitment ahead of the second clash against City in March. where he scored having responsible for errors.
He followed that exhibition with another goal against Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals before scoring again in a 2-0 win.
The England international is desperate for a strong end to the season to help United's slim chances of finishing in the top four, as well as convincing the England manager. Gareth Southgate He is worthy of a place in the Three Lions team at the Euros.
United will be next in action on Thursday night at Stamford Bridge, where they will take on other strugglers. Chelsea.
Eight points separate them in the Premier League, with United sixth and the Blues 11th in a competition that used to have great prestige but has declined in recent years.
