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‘Make your own mind up’ – Ruben Amorim gives worrying update on Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd future
Red Devils' chief gives chilly response to latest question on England ace
RUBEN AMORIM has delivered his most brutal verdict yet on Marcus Rashford's future.
Amorim sidelined the England striker yet against as crisis-hit Manchester United slumped 2-0 at Wolves on a bruising Boxing Day.
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The 27-year-old Mancunian responded to his earlier absences by revealing he is ready for a "new challenge".
Amorim then appeared to make an Old Trafford exit even likelier for the one-club man with his assessment of the situation following Thursday's defeat.
The Portuguese boss said: “Any changes in Rashford situation? If he's not here… you can make your mind up”.
The 10-man Red Devils dropped to 14th after their latest set-piece nightmare.
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Amorim added: “It's always the same reason.
"We have to be same professionals, same guys, winning or losing.
"Losing, I have to be stronger. I will continue with my idea until the end”.
Before the game Amorim had confirmed Rashford is keen to win back his place for struggling United.
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He stressed: "It's my decision. He wants to play. He is trying. Yes, it's my decision, only my decision.
"No, I spoke with a lot of players individually during training so I'm trying to do things my way. And it's the only way I know.
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"If I don't do that, I will lose myself and I will not lose myself. I know what I am doing."
Rashford appears to have accepted he might have to move on to rejuvenate his career.
He told : "For me, personally, I think I'm ready for a new challenge and the next steps."
But he stressed: "When I leave it's going to be ‘no hard feelings’.
"You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That’s me as a person.
"If I know that a situation is already bad I'm not going to make it worse.
"I've seen how other players have left in the past and I don't want to be that person.
"When I leave, I'll make a statement, and it will be from me."
However, none of the speculation stopped Rashford sharing a relaxed and joyful family photo as he enjoyed a Christmas Eve meal.
Fans reacted positively to what appeared to be a snap from a pub or restaurant - with menus on the table for the 18 people pictured.
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Rashford added the words: "Family time - Happy Christmas everyone 🎄."
Replies from supporters included: "We love you Rashy ❤️." and "Merry Christmas GOAT ❤️."
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