Will Marcus Rashford play against Wolves on Boxing Day? Rubén Amorim describes the exile of the Manchester United star
Ruben Amorim has refused to rule out the return of Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford against Wolves on Boxing Day.
The striker has been out of the Red Devils squad for three games in a row while announcing is ready to leave the club.
Rashford, who scored the first goal of the Amorim era last month, was sacked for the first time. of the team for United's 2-1 victory city man.
The 27-year-old reacted by uttering a explosive interview in which he revealed his desire to face a 'new challenge' outside the club.
From his comments, coach Amorim redoubled his decision by exiling Rashford against Tottenham and Bournemouth last week.
However, in his absence, United were left out of the group. Carabao Cup before a humiliating home Premier League defeat to the Cherries.
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After two consecutive defeats, Amorim gave a surprising answer when asked if the club's youth player could play against Wolves.
He simply said Match of the day: “It depends, we'll see.”
Rashford has three goals in six games for Amorim so far, including his first goal under the new manager at Ipswich.
The England international has not played a single minute since December 7, despite not suffering any physical problems.
Asked about Rashford's exile before the Bournemouth game, Amorim told Sky: “It's my decision and it always will be.
“It's the selection. “I want to see the best in my players and I try different things with different players, so that's my focus.”
Rashford has been on United's books for 20 years and was discovered by them when he was seven.
He made his senior debut in February 2016 and has a Europa League winner's medal and a two-time winner of the FA Cup and League Cup.
The club's number 10 expressed his intention to leave the club last week in an interview with Henry Winter.
Rashford said: “For me personally, I think I'm ready for a new challenge and the next steps.
“When I leave, there will be no hard feelings. You will not have any negative comments from me about manchester united. That's me as a person.
“If I know a situation is already bad I'm not going to make it worse. I've seen other players leave in the past and I don't want to be that person. When I leave I'll make a statement and it will be 100 percent on my side.”
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