Marcus Rashford is reportedly the latest Manchester United star facing the cold shoulder from Erik ten Hag with their relationship said to be ‘beyond repair’.
Jadon Sancho famously fell out of favour with Ten Hag following his outburst on social media calling out the United boss earlier in the season.
The pair were unable to mend their relationship after that with Sancho eventually being sent out on loan to Borussia Dortmund.
But Ten Hag’s anger has recently switched to Rashford, who’s faced heavy criticism for his poor form and off-the-field antics.
Marcus Rashford has angered Erik ten Hag this season
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The England international was already in trouble with United officials back in October after he went out to celebrate his birthday just hours after United loss 3-0 to Manchester City.
And he’s not helped his case with Ten Hag after partying until the early hours of the morning in Belfast last month.
The United boss demanded an apology from Rashford, who duly held up his hands.
However, The Sun claim the relationship between the pair hasn’t recovered since then and there are concerns the relationship has ‘broken down irrevocably’.
They’re said to not be on speaking terms anymore with United in need of finding a way to fix the turmoil quickly.
The Red Devils slumped to a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Fulham at the weekend as they failed to take advantage of Tottenham dropping points.
They’re now eight points adrift of the top four and face Pep Guardiola’s title challengers on Sunday.
Ten Hag will need to trust Rashford to deliver in the next few games with Rasmus Hojlund out injured.
The Denmark international had been in a rich vein of form before he suffered a muscle injury, that’s set to keep him out until the international break.
Marcus Rashford and Erik ten Hag are said to be not talking
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That likely means Rashford will need to be deployed through the middle for United’s next four matches.
The 26-year-old has scored just five goals in all competitions this season having found the net a career-best 30 times last year.
He’ll likely be relied on for the FA Cup tie against Nottingham Forest, but Ten Hag is dealing with a number of injury issues.
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Harry Maguire has also been ruled out of the tie Forest with Bruno Fernandes and Raphael Varane doubtful to appear.
“We have some question marks in our squad,” Ten Hag said. “Harry Maguire will not be available. Bruno is doubtful.
“Also Rapha Varane is doubtful. We have to watch and see what we will have and then pick a team, with the aim of course [of winning].”
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