'What have I done?' - Man Utd legend says what Ruben Amorim will be thinking about Marcus Rashford after he shines for Barcelona
Marcus Rashford scored twice for Barcelona during their 2-1 Champions League win over Newcastle United.
Manchester United’s season has been nothing short of a disaster so far. Ruben Amorim’s job is under considerable pressure, they’re out the Carabao Cup, and have picked up just one win in their opening four Premier League games.
The last game was a major kick in the teeth too, as the Red Devils lost 3-0 to rivals Manchester City. It doesn’t get any easier either as United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford on Saturday, hoping not to lose consecutive games under Amorim.
However, perhaps one of the biggest kicks in the teeth for Amorim would be to see his ‘bomb squad’ players really deliver for their new teams after he pushed the likes of Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, and Andre Onana out of the building this summer. That is exactly what has happened.
Rashford shines for Barcelona in Champions League win
Rashford’s move to Barcelona was one that the English attacker was very keen on after he was told to seek a move with Amorim refusing to play him. He joined the La Liga side on a season-long loan with an option to buy, and it seems to be paying off for the 27-year-old.
In Barcelona’s Champions League opener against Newcastle, Rashford scored twice, including a second goal which was simply sublime from outside the box, and into the top corner.
Following the game, BBC Sport pundit, and former Man United star, https://www.tiktok.com/@bbcsport/video/7551571740812446998?_t=ZN-8zqs4534yFK&_r=1 Butt said: “He’ll [Amorim] be thinking ‘what have I done, I’ve let that go’, and Man United are obviously struggling.
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“But, players need to move on if it’s not going well, because you need to be loved, and Marcus definitely needs an arm around him and needs to be loved, and when he is, he shows what he can do.”
Could Rashford return to Man United?
Rashford’s two goals on Thursday night were his first for Barcelona in a competitive game, and hopefully for him, the springboard of confidence that he needs to kick on and start delivering for the La Liga giants.
However, what will happen when his loan deal at the Nou Camp ends, is there a chance that he could return to United? The simple answer is, it is possible, but no. Under Amorim, it would be a seismic shock to see Rashford play in the red of United again, only under a new manager could it be more likely for the England international to return to Old Trafford.
If he continues to deliver, a permanent move to Barcelona would seem the most likely outcome, as Rashford’s option in his loan deal is just £26m, which is a comparative bargain when you consider how good he can be at his best. You would think that Barcelona would be willing to pay the fee and make his move to Catalonia a permanent one.