Manchester United’s star player, Marcus Rashford, is currently in the news for his exceptional performances on the field. However, he missed the FA Cup fourth-round match against Newport on Sunday.
The reason behind his absence was that he had been disciplined by manager Erik ten Hag for going on a naughty and boozy trip to Northern Ireland.
Rashford, who the club has fined £650,000, was caught partying in Belfast on Wednesday and Thursday, which led him to report ill to training on Friday. He then offered to play on Sunday, but Ten Hag rejected his plea and made him train alone at Carrington.
The England forward has angered his teammates and fans with his lack of professionalism and respect for the club. He has also doubted his future at United as Ten Hag reportedly loses patience with him.
Rashford apologised for his actions and said he would learn from his mistake. He will hope to redeem himself in the next match against Arsenal on Wednesday if Ten Hag selects him.
However, some pundits have suggested that Rashford is out of control and has no respect for Ten Hag because he thinks he will outlast him. They have also questioned his commitment to United and his role as a role model for young fans.
Rashford, who has scored 15 goals in 28 appearances this season, is one of United’s most talented and famous players. But he must show more discipline and maturity to keep his place in the team and the supporters’ hearts.
