Journalist shares what a ‘very reliable source’ told him about Marcus Rashford and Erik ten Hag this weekend

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Journalist Alex Crook has now been explaining what he’s been hearing about Marcus Rashford’s recent troubles at Manchester United.

In the absence of Rasmus Hojlund on the weekend, who suffered an incredibly untimely injury, Rashford was once again asked to play as the central striker.

Erik ten Hag isn’t blessed with alternatives in the position, with Anthony Martial enduring another spell on the sidelines.

Perhaps the situation could have been addressed in January, but that’s a debate for another day.

But it was clear on Saturday that Rashford was a frustrated figure playing centrally, his body language really did tell a story.

And when speaking on talkSPORT this morning, journalist Alex Crook shared that all is not well between Rashford and his United boss, ten Hag.

Marcus Rashford isn’t on the best terms with Erik ten Hag at Manchester United

Speaking at length, Crook thought the relationship between the duo was now a big worry.

He said: “I was told at the weekend from a very reliable source that they are not on the best of terms. It has been going on for a while but I think it was exasperated by what happened in Belfast.

“He was dropped for the Newport FA Cup game and came straight back in against Wolves, where he scored a brilliant goal from outside the area, and you think maybe this could be the turning point but he’s been awful since then. 

“He was asked to play up-front in the absence of Hojlund but it was clear in his body language that he doesn’t want to be that number nine.

“His lack of effort over the course of this season has been lamentable. We have an England squad about to be named, I don’t think Marcus Rashford on form should be anywhere near that squad.

“I think that’s a big problem for Ten Hag when he starts falling out with players like Rashford. He needs to patch up that relationship pretty quickly and get Rashford firing.”

Troubled waters

Of course, this certainly won’t be music to the ears of Marcus Rashford or Manchester United fans.

Some pundits have recently been calling for United to part ways with the England international in the summer, thinking a new challenge would be best for all parties.

But it’s clearly not quite as simple as that, Rashford is United through and through, even if he does look so frustrated right now.

And despite the forward’s troubles, there are probably more pressing concerns with form elsewhere in the squad.

Antony’s woes in front of goal are also very public at this point, a winger who is also struggling to deliver.

All that being said, Ian Wright thought one Man United player really struggled against Fulham and ended up being targeted.