Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has revealed that illness is likely to keep Marcus Rashford out of action during Sunday's trip to Liverpool.
Formerly exiled forward He returned to his team for the first game Against Newcastle United on Monday evening. Rashford remained on the bench while his teammates struggled to loosen the nuts in front of their fans, eventually escaping with… Defeat 2-0.
Amorim explained that the England international – who had missed the previous four matches amid intense speculation surrounding an imminent exit – was always available for selection, but noted that “we have a lot of players out there.” Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte were suspended for the club's fourth successive loss on Monday, but are available again for the trip to Anfield.
Rashford is likely to miss the upcoming trip along the M62 due to illness. Amorim told the media on Friday: “He is sick at the moment and is not training.” “I think he'll be out this week. We'll see.”
Rashford sparked rumors linking him to departure after giving an interview last month that revealed his desire for a “new challenge.” After weeks of continuous transfer gossip, the striker Criticize the conversation It is “ridiculous” and “false”.
But that did not stop the ongoing wave of speculation. A handful of Europe's elite clubs are believed to be able – or willing – to finance a move for Rashford and his huge salary, making the Saudi Professional League his most likely destination. However, the 27-year-old has done just that The offers were reportedly rejected From three Saudi clubs this month, they rejected salaries believed to reach £35 million a year.
Moving to the Spanish LeagueBarcelona, specifically Barcelona, is claimed to be Rashford's preferred outcome from this draining saga, but the Catalans do not have the funds to even finance a loan deal.
As the United academy graduate faces another week watching from the sidelines, his future remains as uncertain as ever.