Marcus Rashford told Gary Lineker that Manchester United are in "uncertain land" and the process of rebuilding under Ruben Amorim has not really started. Previously, Ruben Amorim himself had removed the name of the "Doctor" from the plan since the middle of last season.
Amorim had previously shocked everyone when he said he would rather use his 63-year-old goalkeeper than Rashford. In January this year, Aston Villa saved the 27-year-old striker with a loan deal, before he moved to Catalan this summer.
Last season, Man United had their worst campaign in Premier League history since Ruben Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag in November 2024. Sharing on Gary Lineker's podcast "The Rest is Football", Rashford said: "People often say we are in the transition process, but if it is a transition, you have to start it first. That really hasn't happened yet.
When Liverpool fell into this situation, they brought Jurgen Klopp and were patient with him. At first, they did not win much. However, people only remember the final period when Klopp competed fairly with Man City and won major titles. To start a transfer, you have to have a plan and stick with it."
Rashford also stressed the importance of looking straight at the reality of the team. The 1997-born star said he was deeply heartbroken to see his childhood-time cup of love team seriously decline in the post- Sir Alex Ferguson era.
We have had too many coaches, too many different philosophies and strategies to seek victory, the result is falling into uncertain land. The disappointment for me is absolute, not only as a player, it also as a fan - Rashford shared.
Currently, Barcelona will pay Rashford's entire salary this season, helping Man United save about 12.75 million pounds in salary. The La Liga champions also added a buy-in clause for him next summer.
Under Amorim last season, Rashford only played 6 matches before being completely "frozen". The Man United captain has repeatedly questioned the English striker's attitude and efforts on the training ground. Previously, Marcus Rashford has been the focus of criticism from analysts and even legends of Man United.
Legend Teddy Sheringham even commented that the 27-year-old striker did not deserve a place at Camp Nou. Former players such as Alan Shearer, Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane have all publicly criticized Rashford's ups and downs.
Rejecting the criticism directed at himself, Rashford said: To others, I sympathize more easily because they cant know everything. But at that time, it was the former players, the people who knew football well, I was really confused.
When I retire, I certainly won't do that. I don't want to drown any players. Instead, I will raise them so they can play better.
Rashford also pointed out that Man United have held back themselves because they love immediate reactions and cannot maintain the principles that Sir Alex Ferguson has built.
When Sir Alex was in charge, not only the first team, but also the whole academy had common principles. You can choose any player from the U15 team and they all understand the principles of playing in the Manchester United style. Any team that is successful in the long term has a set of principles that every coach or new player when coming must follow or add to.
But at times, Man United were too hungry for an immediate reaction. If the direction is constantly changing, you can't expect to win the tournament" - Rashford said.
Rashford is talking about Man United lacking a general good management. If Amorim and the management at Old Trafford turn this season into a year of principles and steadfastness, they have the opportunity to escape the "uncertain land". Otherwise, every large spending will only create an immediate reaction loop and a spiral of skepticism will go deeper.
