Rashford’s Poor Performance Angers Manchester United Fans: Championship Level, Time to Retire!

In the sixth round of the 2024/25 Premier League season, Manchester United suffered a humiliating 0-3 defeat at home to Tottenham Hotspur. Rashford’s performance disappointed many Manchester United fans, with some even calling for him to play in the Championship or consider retirement.

The match had only been underway for 155 seconds when Rashford carelessly lost possession in the opposition’s half. Subsequently, Tottenham players breezed through Manchester United’s defense as if unopposed, culminating in a fine goal by Brennan Johnson. This was not only the earliest goal conceded by Manchester United in the Premier League since August 2023 but also Tottenham’s fastest goal at Old Trafford since September 2012. This mistake not only put Manchester United behind early on but also affected the team’s confidence, ultimately leading to Bruno Fernandes being sent off with a red card before halftime.

Rashford’s performance during the game was perceived as lacking focus and energy. His movements appeared sluggish, he failed to actively participate in defense, and he even missed a good scoring opportunity for Manchester United in the first half. Although he delivered an excellent pass to Garnacho in the 37th minute, which hit the post, this was virtually the only highlight of Rashford’s entire game.

Manchester United fans were extremely dissatisfied with Rashford’s performance. One fan said, “Rashford’s performance is unacceptable. The current Manchester United looks lifeless. I wonder when Ten Hag will make changes, or perhaps replace Ten Hag himself.”

Another fan pointed out, “Rashford now only deserves to play in the Championship. He should retire outright.”

In fact, since his standout moments in the 2022/23 season, Rashford has been struggling to regain his best form. In the early part of this season, he had only scored one goal in the Premier League, breaking his goal drought only on September 14 against Southampton. Fans had hoped that his two goals in the League Cup match against Barnsley would mark a turning point in his recovery, but this hope was not realized. Rashford continued to perform poorly in subsequent games, particularly in the disastrous match against Tottenham, which further fueled doubts about him.

Facing the upcoming away Europa League match against Porto and a crucial Premier League clash against Aston Villa, whether Rashford can retain his place in Ten Hag’s starting lineup has become a focal point for fans. The team’s current state is far from ideal, and Rashford’s performance has become a microcosm of Manchester United’s overall struggles.