- Rashford argues with Man Utd fan
- Fan told forward to leave the club
- Eriksen had to guide Rashford away
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Ahead of the Red Devils’ enthralling 3-2 win over Newcastle United at Old Trafford, Rashford was spotted in a heated argument with a Man Utd fan as he halted his warm-up to go and try to shoot down the criticism he received from the supporter. However, after an exchange of words, Christian Eriksen had to step in and guide the 26-year-old away from the scene.
WHAT WAS SAID IN THE CONFRONTATION
As per Manchester Evening News, the confrontation started when a fan seated in the Stretford End shouted, “If you wanna go, go!” at Rashford who was warming up.
The forward halted his session and moved towards the forward who continued to point at the Man Utd badge on his jacket. Rashford did the same and exclaimed, “Why don’t you go?” to the fan, while another fan defended the winger saying, “Rashford, don’t listen to him!” trying to defuse the situation.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
This is not the first time that Rashford has confronted criticism from a fan as, in 2021, the winger made a disrespectful hand gesture to a supporter who appeared to criticize his performance against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
This time the criticism likely stemmed from the fact that Rashford has been linked with a potential move away from the boyhood club. Manchester United are also reportedly willing to listen to offers for the forward in the summer transfer window.
WHAT NEXT FOR RASHFORD?
The England star will likely be in the starting lineup this weekend against Brighton on May 19 and next weekend in the FA Cup final against Man City on May 25.
