Michael Carrick must set up a meeting at Marcus Rashford’s home – he can win Man United the league
A former Manchester United star has urged Michael Carrick to make a big decision on the future of Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United remains uncertain(Image: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has called on Michael Carrick to set up a meeting with Marcus Rashford and bring the striker back into the fold at Old Trafford. The 54-year-old believes the forward could be the difference for United when it comes to winning the Premier League this season.
Rashford, who joined United at seven years old, has been on England duty this summer. However, he is set to return to Carrington upon the conclusion of his summer break now the Three Lions are out of tournament.
The attacker’s future at United looked precarious after his fallout with ex-United boss Ruben Amorim. That led to a short-term loan with Aston Villa before he joined Barcelona, helping them win La Liga during his season-long stint.
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Hansi Flick’s side decided against triggering the buyout clause in the 28-year-old’s deal, however. It means that, as it stands, Rashford will be reintegrated into the United squad, but the club’s preference is to offload the England star.
Speaking to sports betting website BOYLE Sports, Yorke said: “Now I know not everyone will agree but if I was Carrick, the first person I would be going and seeing to have a conversation is Marcus Rashford.
“You’re the manager. You figure it out with him. You make the decisions. You’re not there to please people. Don’t listen to people on the outside. It’s easy to get influenced by pundits. When you get the sack, none of them will be coming to your rescue. Managers always get sacked.”
Marcus Rashford could be given a lifeline by Michael Carrick (Image: 2020 Soccrates Images B.V.)
Yorke scored 65 goals in 125 appearances for United was sacked as manager of Trinidad and Tobago in March after failing to qualify for the World Cup. He added: “In my time as a manager, I have learned that if you’re going to get sacked, get sacked doing it your way.
“Do not get caught up in the outside noise telling you what to do. Do what you think is right. You’ve got the football knowledge. You’ve been there as a player. You understand it. Have that conversation with the individual.
“Bringing Marcus Rashford back into the fold is a gamble but it’s a case of risk and reward. Take the risk, it works out, and Carrick is the best manager ever. People will be asking themselves, how did he get Rashford back to his best and playing for United? If it goes the other way, then you’ve got egg on your face. That’s just how it is.
Dwight Yorke(Image: Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)
“I would go to Rashford at his home, have a conversation with him, and see where his mind is because a fit and flying Rashford at 28 years of age is the kind of play that wins you Premier League titles.
“The only question is whether Rashford has the stomach to come back to England, take on the doubters and the haters, and prove to himself — not to them — that he is the player we know he can be because for me his talent has never been in doubt. It’s all about his mindset, his attitude, what’s in his head.
“He’s undoubtedly the most gifted player in the squad but does he want to come back and fight and show that determination to be the best, to be the number one player at the club again? It’s down to him. None of us can say or do anything for Rashford. He must want to do it himself.”
Marcus Rashford has spoken about his future(Image: Richard Sellers/Allstar, Getty Images)
He concluded: “But you could have a really good conversation to get an insight on where he is, and if Carrick can bring home Rashford to play at his free-flowing best, enjoying his football and living the best moments of his life as a footballer, he could be unstoppable.
“That’s what I’d want if I was Carrick. Get rid of all the other noises and get him producing his best football for Manchester United. All Carrick needs to ask himself is how he can get that from him.”
Rashford has two years remaining on his current deal. It has been suggested that his reported £17.5million-a-year contract is a sticking point for any potential suitors.
During the World Cup, the striker said: “I was very clear. I wanted any move to be done before the World Cup. If it’s not, I wanted it to wait until after. I want to be fully present in the moment.”
