Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, reportedly absent from Sunday’s FA Cup win, has been spotted arriving at Carrington for discussions with manager Erik ten Hag.
The player’s non-participation was initially attributed to illness, but recent reports suggest he was at a Belfast nightclub on Thursday night. Despite the allegations, Rashford arrived for training on Monday in his £180,000 Lamborghini Urus just before his scheduled meeting with Ten Hag.
The situation surrounding Rashford has escalated, with the manager addressing it as an internal matter. Allegations surfaced that Rashford was present at Thompsons Garage nightclub in Belfast the night before his reported illness. Rashford’s brother and agent, Dane, also arrived at the training field for the crucial discussions, following his not guilty plea to assault charges in November.
Dane’s legal troubles unfolded in Miami when he reportedly assaulted his fiancée, reacting to communications from an unidentified Premier League player. The incident occurred at the Kimpton Angler’s Hotel, where British holidaymakers witnessed a bleeding woman in the lobby. Authorities later identified the individuals involved as Rashford and Andrea Pocrnja, the mother of his 14-month-old child.
Rashford’s recent activities have come under scrutiny, with reports placing him in a Belfast nightclub for the second time before reporting himself as ill and missing Friday’s training. Despite being sighted in Northern Ireland on Wednesday, he claimed illness just hours later. Video evidence obtained by The Athletic shows Rashford in a nightclub hours before his scheduled arrival at Carrington.
The ongoing saga raises questions about the culture at Manchester United, a topic Ten Hag avoided delving into, emphasizing his focus on managing the internal affair. Rashford’s off-field endeavors during his vacation, including a visit to Larne’s training facility, have added to the scrutiny. Notably, Roshaun Williams, a former teammate of Rashford, plays for Larne in the NIFL Premiership.
Reports indicate Rashford frequented Lavery’s Bar on Wednesday and Thompson’s Garage on Thursday, contradicting claims of illness. The player’s arrival at Carrington, coupled with the ongoing investigations, hints at a complex situation requiring careful management by Ten Hag and the Manchester United hierarchy.
The outcome of Rashford’s discussions with the manager will likely shape the narrative surrounding the player’s recent off-field activities and their impact on team dynamics.
