Marcus Rashford, 25, has been red hot lately and scored, among other things, a goal and an assist in a 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest this week.
But in the meeting with Wolves on New Year’s Eve, the offensive game had to start on the bench. Instead, Alejandro Garnacho had the chance from the start.
Coach Erik ten Hag explains his decision to hit Rashford.
– A disciplinary measure, he tells BT according to journalist Samuel Luckhurst.
For the BBC, the coach says these are internal rules.
– No details. Our rules. Now the focus is on the game. He’s in great form and nobody can play every game, the coach told the BBC ahead of the match.
According to the Daily Mail it is not a serious crime, but that ten Hag is keen to underline that the current rules must also be followed.
It is clear that Garnacho will gain confidence in the eleven.
– We have a good team and Alejandro is on his way. He has done very well in the last few games and has made great progress. I expect him to contribute and show his skills of him.
Another noteworthy thing at Manchester United is that Victor Nilsson Lindelöf has returned to the bench after falling ill last time out.
