Rúben Amorim Defends Decision to Keep Marcus Rashford Benched

Manchester United coach Rúben Amorim explains his reasoning for not bringing on Marcus Rashford, insisting the decision was made with the team's best interests in mind.

Manchester United coach Rúben Amorim has addressed the surprise decision to keep Marcus Rashford on the bench, emphasizing that his focus is solely on the team's success. When questioned about the move, Amorim clarified that his priority is the collective, rather than individual players.

“I think about the team, you think a lot about Marcus,” Amorim said, highlighting the differing perspectives. He reiterated that his decision was not intended to make a statement or prove a point. “I think about the team, I'm not making a point,” Amorim stressed, underlining his commitment to making choices that benefit the team as a whole.