Rashford Criticizes Manchester United’s ‘Reactionary’ Approach, Claims Club Lost Its Principles Post-Ferguson

Marcus Rashford, a Barcelona loanee, has given a direct evaluation of Manchester United’s current problems and charged that his parent club has abandoned the values that formerly allowed them to dominate.
The England international, who spent the previous season at Aston Villa and is currently on loan for the second time in a row, thinks the Red Devils’ downfall started when iconic manager Sir Alex Ferguson retired.

Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, the Manchester United academy graduate claimed that the foundation that formerly bound the first team and the young ranks together has been undermined by the team’s frequent manager changes.
Rashford remarked, “There were principles for the entire academy when Ferguson was in charge, not just the first team.” “You could choose players from 15 years ago, and they would all be familiar with the fundamentals of playing Manchester United.”

According to Rashford, United has lacked a clear set of ideals and a consistent approach in recent years, which are necessary for long-term success in football.

“Every team that has achieved success over a period of time has principles that require any new coach or player to either add to or align with the principles,” he clarified. “United was reactionary at times, but they were driven to win. You can’t expect to win the league if your course is always shifting.

If Rashford’s worries about the club’s direction are not allayed, Barcelona may decide to make his move permanent next summer, which might be the end of his tenure at Old Trafford.