Marcus Rashford – From the expectation of becoming a “leading bird” to a slide at MU!

Marcus Rashford was once Manchester United’s brightest star, but his decline in form, poor and off-field scandals led to him being pushed out of Old Trafford. Will moving to Aston Villa help Rashford save his career?

Rashford’s unbelievable decline in the past two years

Marcus Rashford was once the biggest hope for Manchester United and English football. At the peak of his form in the 2022/23 season, the striker scored 30 goals in all competitions, helping MU win the League Cup and reach the FA Cup final. However, Rashford then seriously declined, losing his starting position and being forced to leave Old Trafford on loan.

Rashford’s decline came not only from professional factors but also from off-field problems. Lax, unprofessionalism and personal scandals have caused his career to fall into a crisis.

Entering the 2023/24 season, Rashford is no longer in the same form as before. He has only scored 8 goals in all competitions after more than half a season – a number far below expectations. The strengths that once helped Rashford shine such as speed, finishing and sharpness in the penalty area have graduallyInstead of spectacular acceleration or dangerous shots, Rashford plays dull, indecisive and unenthusiastic. This makes him gradually lose the trust of the coaching staff and is no longer considered an important factor in the MU squad.

with coach Ruben Amorim and punishmentUnder coach Ruben Amorim, Rashford has almost no chance to play. The Portuguese coach is a person who emphasizes and team spirit, while Rashford constantly violates the team’s regulations.