Jamie Carragher has expressed frustration over ongoing discussions about Marcus Rashford’s future, arguing that the Manchester United striker is not talented enough to justify the headlines.
Rashford has been left out of United’s last two matches—a derby victory against Manchester City and a chaotic Carabao Cup quarter-final loss to Tottenham. In the interim, Rashford publicly declared his desire to leave the club, describing it as “time for a new challenge.” United manager Ruben Amorim responded by stating that Rashford’s current circumstances provide enough of a challenge already.
Speaking as a pundit on Sky Sports during United’s loss to Spurs, Carragher voiced his weariness with the situation and criticized Rashford’s approach.
“I feel like I’ve spent the entire week talking about Marcus Rashford,” Carragher said. “I’ve said before, he’s not good enough to warrant this level of attention. Wayne Rooney, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo—those players deserved the headlines.
“For Rashford to make a public statement without the club’s knowledge, essentially handing in a transfer request, puts Manchester United in a poor position for any negotiations. If he genuinely wants to stay and succeed at the club, he should keep quiet, fight for his place, and hope for opportunities.”
Carragher also dismissed claims that Rashford’s 30-goal season was extraordinary, insisting that such figures should be standard at a club like Manchester United.
“People keep talking about 30 goals as if it’s phenomenal,” Carragher added. “It’s not extraordinary. Top players at Manchester United should be scoring 30 goals every season if the team is playing 55 to 60 games. If a striker can’t hit that mark, they probably shouldn’t be at the club.”
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