Erik Ten Hag issues message to Man Utd squad after Marcus Rashford saga

Erik Ten Hag has spoken of the importance of his players showing discipline on and off the pitch following the Marcus Rashford saga this week.

Rashford missed Sunday's 4-2 FA Cup win over Newport County and was fined £650,000 - equivalent to two weeks wages - after missing Friday's training session through illness. The 26-year-old was spotted at a nightclub in Belfast the prior night and ManchesterWorld understands the club were misled over his whereabouts.

United said in a statement that “Marcus has taken responsibility for his actions” and that the “internal disciplinary matter” is closed.

Speaking ahead of the trip to Wolves on deadline day, Ten Hag was grilled about Rashford's behaviour and discipline within the squad. The United boss attempted to shut down the questions but did have this message for his players.

“So, he has taken responsibility and for the rest it’s an internal matter – case closed," said the United boss. When asked about respect players had for him, he added: “It’s nothing to do with that. But, as I said, let’s focus on the game, let’s move on. I think the statement is clear and we have to focus on winning football games.”

He added:  “Nothing to do with that with me. But in football you need discipline and that is on the pitch but also off the pitch because also there is a line between. Every player knows this, every professional knows this, what is required.”

Despite recent issues and poor form, United have no plans to sell Rashford this summer but The i reports of interest coming from PSG. The French side have long been keen on a move for the forward and could reignite interest in a bid to lure him away from Old Trafford.