You go out, United's proud Sunggol Youth, Amorim, and your colleagues turn their backs...There's no room for Rashford
Dec 17, 2024
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Manchester United dramatically came from behind to win 2-1 in the 16th round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England on the 16th (Korea time). Ruben Amorim, who took the helm of Manchester United to replace Erik ten Hach, won his first Manchester derby.
Manchester City took the lead in the 36th minute with Josko Gvardiol's first goal. Manchester United turned the tide at the end of the second half. Bruno Fernandes scored the equalizer with a penalty kick in the 43rd minute of the second half, followed by Ahmad Diallo's come-from-behind goal in the 45th minute, two minutes later.
But there was no Rashford. He was removed from power along with Alejandro Garnacho. The reason is lack of training.
Rashford, born in 1997, is from United's flagship youth. He has established himself as a savior with 17 goals and 5 assists in 35 EPL games in the 2022-2023 season, his first season.
However, the form of the 2023-2024 season has fallen sharply. He only scored seven goals and had two assists in 33 matches in the EPL. In particular, he was under fire for his 'night controversy' ahead of the FA Cup in January this year. Ten Hag said he was injured, but it turned out that he was at a night club.
Rashford has four goals and one assist in 15 league games this season. Concerns continue to be raised in the privacy of not being able to concentrate on football. Rumors of a January transfer are also spreading.
Amorim eventually pulled out his sword. Colleagues are not on Rashford's side either. Diogo Dalot, who is from Portugal like Amorim, said after the Manchester City match that "If you want to succeed at this club, you have to suffer. If you are ready to join us, we will be a good team. Otherwise, there is no room for you."
He continued "The message was clear from the beginning. If you want to succeed, if you want to develop, you need to be accompanied by pain. It's the same in life as well as in football." Manchester United came back to life against Manchester City, escaped from two consecutive EPL losses, and was ranked 13th (22 points, 6 wins, 4 draws, 6 losses).
Dalot said "With the new coach, we are making progress, and we are taking a very good step towards where we want to go. But it's going to take time, but "In the last few years, we've had this 'crazy game' fighting to the end, and that's the DNA of this club. We showed individuality, and we controlled our emotions even when we were losing the game. This is progress over the last few years."
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