Former Manchester United full-back Paul Parker has slammed Marcus Rashford, branding the forward ‘a petulant child’.
The 25-year-old enjoyed his most prolific season yet last term, scoring 30 goals, and this just proves how quickly people can turn on you.
In terms of his performances this season, Rashford has managed one goal and as many assists from five appearances. He may not be at his prolific best, but he is creating chances in a side that is suffering for form.
Like the rest of his teammates, the England international has been unable to kick on from what was a promising first 12 months under Erik ten Hag. Now the pitchforks are out to get the Dutchman and his players.
Parker, who won two Premier League titles during his time at United, isn’t happy with Rashford’s attitude and feels fans will grow tired of his apparent antics. The former defender told mybettingsites.co.uk (via Metro): “He was mentioned with some of the biggest clubs in the world. Real Madrid and PSG were interested, but… Were they really interested in him? I don’t think so. I think it was the media pushing it.
“I would love to see Rashford prove me wrong, and I will happily eat a humble pie but I just don’t see it happening.
“I think the fans are tired of seeing him faking an injury all the times he gets tackled. They want to see him get up, chase back and get the ball back.
“What he is doing is something you would expect to see in a schoolyard from a petulant child.
“You wouldn’t expect it to happen at Old Trafford. Not in a million years.
“But he does that every single time and it shows me that he might not be a player for Man United after all.
“He needs to change his game and his attitude.”
United take on Burnley at Turf Moor tonight and it will be a chance for everyone to set the record straight. Rashford will be looking to add to his tally for the season and we desperately need three points.
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