Harry Maguire Gives Marcus Rashford Huge Manchester United Boost
Marcus Rashford has received a major show of support from Manchester United defender Harry Maguire as uncertainty continues over the forward’s future at Old Trafford.
Maguire described Rashford as a “big asset” and said he hopes the England
international remains a Manchester United player for the new Premier League campaign. citeturn0news41
Rashford’s situation has been one of the biggest talking points surrounding United. The 28-year-old spent the last 18 months away from the club on loan at Aston Villa and Barcelona after falling out of favour under former manager Ruben Amorim.
However, the arrival of Michael Carrick has created a possible opportunity for Rashford to rebuild his position at Old Trafford.
Carrick has already referred to Rashford as “our player”, while the forward returned to the squad following an extended World Cup break.
Rashford also made a substitute appearance during United’s pre-season defeat to AC Milan and showed some promising attacking moments.
For Maguire, Rashford’s qualities remain obvious.
The defender believes Rashford can still provide United with an important attacking threat, particularly because of his pace and ability to trouble defenders.
United will begin their Premier League campaign against newly promoted Hull City on August 22, meaning the coming days could be important for Rashford and his future.
What This Means for Rashford
The latest comments do not guarantee that Rashford will stay at Manchester United, but they show that there is support for him inside the dressing room.
If Rashford can convince Carrick that he can contribute consistently, United could potentially benefit from keeping a player who already understands the club and Premier League.
The bigger question is whether Rashford wants to remain at United and whether the club believes he can return to his best level.
For now, Maguire clearly wants his teammate to stay.