Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Marcus Rashford said ‘What the fuck am I doing here’ while sitting on the bench during Newcastle vs Manchester united game.
Ten Hag wasn’t asked about one incident, though I can’t talk as I missed it myself. Just before half-time he appeared to have a frank exchange of views with Anthony Martial, who is not usually outspoken. There was clearly something Martial and Marcus Rashford were not happy about.
It may have been the fact that Bruno Fernandes was playing deeper than usual, next to Kobbie Mainoo, with Scott McTominay acting as more of a No 10. McTominay is a handy second striker but not much of a passer. This meant that there was little or no service for Martial and only a bit more for Rashford, who did at least stage a couple of promising counters in the first half.
That said, neither Martial nor Rashford was doing much tracking back. The players nearest to them – Fabian Schär for Martial, Tino Lovramento for Rashford – were both able to enjoy a walk in the Park.
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