Ruben Amorim Defends Decisions on Rashford

Ruben Amorim, the head coach of Manchester United, asserts that the absence of Marcus Rashford from the squad is not a distraction and that he is focused on making the best decisions for the team. Rashford has been omitted from the last three matches, stirring speculation about his future after he expressed a desire for a 'new challenge.' Amorim emphasized that he speaks with Rashford daily about performance, not his future, and that the decision to leave him out is solely his. He has faced criticism, including from former player Gary Neville, who labeled Rashford's situation as potentially distracting for the manager. Amorim maintains that the dynamics of the team training environment are unaffected by Rashford's situation, which he believes is understood by the other players. The manager is determined to stick to his methods, stating that he will not lose himself in the process of managing the team.