Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim hinted that Marcus Rashford was not ready to "cope with the demands" of their Carabao Cup game at Tottenham.
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Rashford dropped again by Man UtdNot included for cup clash with TottenhamAmorim explains decision to omit himFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Rashford was dropped for his team's derby win against Manchester City last weekend and head coach Amorim decided to omit him from United's quarter-final clash away to Tottenham on Thursday. The 39-year-old has lifted the lid on why the England international was not in their latest matchday squad.
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Asked about Rashford's absence for the Tottenham game, he told : "Selection. I chose the players I felt were ready to cope with the demands of playing a strong game. I try to visualise all week and then choose my players. Just selection. It's always the same with every player [in terms of selection process]. Not just Marcus. In the end, I have to make a selection and I did it."
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This comes days after Rashford revealed he is "ready for a new challenge", hinting he will seek a United exit. Despite Amorim insisting the Red Devils are "better with Rashford", another omission from the squad may signal his time at Old Trafford is drawing to a close.
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After the Tottenham game, United face Bournemouth and Wolves on December 22 and 26 respectively in the Premier League. If Rashford isn't involved there, a January exit could beckon.
