“They are the reasons we have been performing so bad at this club. They are killing our confidence. Sancho did well at Dortmund and he is already doing well for Chelsea, ask yoursel why he can’t do it for Man United. It’s all because of them”-Marcus Rashford points out Manchester biggest problem as he expose the reason why him and Sancho has lost confidence Man Utd “I feel like they are ‘bullying’ us in the club and it has to stop”

Marcus Rashford is reportedly feeling “bullied” by former Manchester United players, as recent criticism has intensified and, according to sources close to him, crossed the line of fairness.

At 26 years old, Rashford has experienced a tough start to the new football season, which follows a difficult 2023/24 campaign where he managed to score just eight goals across all competitions. This marked a significant decline from his previous season, where he achieved a career-best of 30 goals.

Rashford’s drop in form led to his exclusion from England’s squad for Euro 2024, where the team finished as runners-up to Spain. After a summer break, there were high hopes among Manchester United fans that Rashford would return refreshed and ready to rediscover his best form. However, after the first three matches of the current Premier League season, he has yet to find the back of the net.

Former Manchester United stars, such as Gary Neville and Roy Keane, have been vocal in their criticism of the forward. Yet, a source close to Rashford has expressed frustration, suggesting that he is being unfairly targeted compared to his teammates. The source stated, “When others make mistakes, it goes unnoticed, but when Marcus slips up, it becomes a major issue. The criticism feels relentless and has become a form of bullying. The opinions of these ex-players influence the fans, making the situation even worse.”

The source further explained that Rashford has been playing out wide to accommodate the club’s £100 million investment in central strikers. Despite doing his part for the team, Rashford has no control over the overall performance and the team’s failure to convert chances into goals.

The increasing scrutiny surrounding Rashford has become an unwelcome challenge for Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, who is already dealing with the team’s rocky start to the season. United has lost two of their first three Premier League games, including a humiliating 3-0 defeat to fierce rivals Liverpool, leaving the club in 14th place on the table. As they prepare to face Southampton, Ten Hag will be eager for Rashford to find his form and help lift the team’s performance, with hopes that the match against a struggling Southampton side could offer the perfect opportunity for a breakthrough.

In the face of this pressure, both from former players and fans alike, Rashford’s ability to silence critics and regain his scoring touch will be crucial to both his personal confidence and Manchester United’s overall success in the season ahead.