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Marcus Rashford accused of taking the ‘easy way out’ as Man Utd star criticised for lacking ‘fight’ in sorry end to Old Trafford career

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<p>Speaking to <a href="https://sportslens.com/" target="_blank">SportsLens</a>, former Red Devils centre-back Stam levelled a number of accusations at struggling United winger Rashford, arguing that he had not shown enough fight with his performances and claiming that he was taking the "easy way out" by <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/marcus-rashford-reveals-desire-to-leave-man-utd-bombshell-interview-derby-snub-ruben-amorim/blt98cdbc7c391c455e" target="_blank">admitting he wants to leave</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Having been<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lose-myself-ruben-amorim-explains-reasons-marcus-rashford-exile-urges-out-of-favour-man-utd-star-be-strong-amid-crisis/blt4b8abe481881d27d" target="_self"> left out of the squad for United's last three matches</a>, it has become clear that Ruben Amorim is expecting more from Rashford than he has shown since the Portuguese manager's arrival. However, unfamiliar with being left out of the squad for his boyhood club, Rashford shockingly revealed that he was "ready to leave" the club in search of a new challenge, and wanted to avoid a toxic exit like so many United players before him.</p><p>However, Stam believes that in confirming his desire to leave, Rashford has tarnished his reputation.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Stam said: "I think saying you want to leave is the easy way out because it’s been a tough period and&nbsp;he’s faced a lot of criticism for his performances, but we haven’t seen enough fight on the&nbsp;pitch.</p><p>“I think if he was showing that then there would be a different mood towards him and more&nbsp;credit being paid to him. Maybe it would be good for both him and the club for him to move&nbsp;on, but I would’ve liked to have seen him give everything for the club.”</p>

WHAT STAM SAID

<p>In his 426 appearances for United, Rashford has scored 138 goals.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Amid the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-make-surprise-marcus-rashford-calendar-call-forward-pushes-transfer-away-old-trafford/blte11bd48eb885d647" target="_self">ongoing discussion around Rashford</a>, the Englishman will be surveying potential suitors eyeing up his signature in January.</p><p>As for United, they will try to bounce back from the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-savaged-bournemouth-defeat-confirms-unwanted-premier-league-record-just-in-time-for-christmas/blt0ac82ae7a6bd6407" target="_blank">defeat to Bournemouth</a> against Wolves on Boxing Day.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR RASHFORD AND MANCHESTER UNITED?

Marcus Rashford accused of taking the ‘easy way out’ as Man Utd star criticised for lacking ‘fight’ in sorry end to Old Trafford career | Goal.com

Manchester United legend Jaap Stam has taken aim at Marcus Rashford as the England international prepares to leave Old Trafford.

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