Following criticism from large cohorts of fans for underperforming this season, Marcus Rashford responded with an explosive interview. See how fans on X reacted here.
X Reacts To Marcus Rashford Interview
To address some of the negativity surrounding him at this moment in time, Marcus Rashford took part in an interview to say his piece.
Speaking to The Players’ Tribune, Rashford said: “Listen, I’m not a perfect person. When I make a mistake, I’ll be the first one to put my hand up and say that I need to do better.”
The 26-year-old has been heavily criticised for his perceived lack of effort in games this campaign to which he responded: “But if you ever question my commitment to Man United, that’s when I have to speak up.
Meanwhile Rashford during every game: https://t.co/92z1h5U86D pic.twitter.com/52SoN1fNXD
— Don’t care Jordan (@AmaHussla) February 29, 2024
“It’s like somebody questioning my entire identity, and everything I stand for as a man. I grew up here. I have played for this club since I was a boy. My family turned down life-changing money when I was a kid so I could wear this badge.
“I’m not trying to have a go at the media. I understand the game, you know what I mean? They’re not really writing about me. It’s like they’re writing about this character, ‘Marcus Rashford’.
Rashford writing the article pic.twitter.com/KNEQE9z6iB https://t.co/R7o6DAyHdE
— M🍥 (@Mo_utdred) February 29, 2024
“It can’t just be about me as a 26-year-old lad on a night out, or a lad getting a parking ticket. It’s got to be about how much my car costs, guessing my weekly salary, my jewellery or even my tattoos.
“It’s got to be about my body language, and questioning my morals, and speculating about my family, and my football future. There’s a tone to it that you don’t get with all footballers. Let’s just leave it at that.”
Marcus Rashford had 30 goals & 11 assists last season, the years prior playing through injuries (shoulder, back, ankle, foot) for Manchester United. We talk a good game on supporting players, but when the chips are down it always reverts to 'what have you done for me lately'. https://t.co/hjhFVm4aVo
— Adam (@AdamJoseph____) March 1, 2024
“I think some of it goes back to the pandemic,” he added. “I was just trying to use my voice to make sure that kids weren’t going hungry, because I know exactly how it feels.
“For some reason, that seemed to rub certain people the wrong way. It seems like they’ve been waiting for me to have a human moment so they can point the finger and say, “See? See who he really is?”
Rashford scoring the winning goal against city isn’t he 👀 pic.twitter.com/STt63QVyEw
— . (@LukeShawArmy) February 29, 2024
The England international then suggested that fans have not seen the best of this current Manchester United squad, but one X user remembered him saying something very similar after the Red Devils lost the Europa League final to Villareal in 2021.
“I promise you, the world has not seen the best of this United squad and these players,” he said.
“We want to be back playing in the Champions League, then we have a massive international tournament at the end of the season. We will be back where we belong. We just have to keep working, and that starts with me.
Rashford been using same PR process stunts since 2021 😭😭😭 https://t.co/ILD1MqQ4z7 pic.twitter.com/ySLG3W2UQC
— Don Jose LUHG (@Prefernot2speek) March 1, 2024
“If you back me, good. If you doubt me, even better.”
Manchester United face noisy neighbours Manchester City on Sunday, where Rashford will be hoping to silence his critics.
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