Rashford told Man Utd relationship has ‘run its course’ as January exit lined up

Ally McCoist believes Marcus Rashford's time at Manchester United is over, suggesting his relationship with new boss Ruben Amorim has already “run its course”.

Rashford's future is currently unclear, with the forward admitting he is “ready for a new challenge” after Amorim left him out of the squad for United's last two games against Manchester City and Tottenham.

Amorim has insisted he wants to keep Rashford but appeared surprised by the player's decision to speak out publicly rather than speak to him first. When asked about Rashford's comments, Amorim said: “If this was me I would probably speak to the manager.

“It's hard to explain to you what I'm going to do (when I speak to him). I'm a bit emotional (as a person), so at this point I'll understand what I have to do. I'll prepare the match and then We'll see. Let's focus on the team and not on the individual players.”

And McCoist believes it would be best for both Rashford and United if he left the club in January. “I'm surprised he hasn't had the conversation with his new manager beforehand – and it doesn't appear he has,” McCoist told TNT Sports.

“I think he looked a little surprised when he heard the news. I look at the relationship and it looks like it has run its course. It happens. It happens with footballers; it happens in life.”

“It's now at the stage where it probably suits both parties that they shake hands, thank you very much for your services and he moves on with his career. Because what is he, 27? He has his whole career ahead of him.”

Former Liverpool and Tottenham striker Peter Crouch agreed with McCoist's assessment, pointing out that he was still playing in the Premier League when he announced his retirement at the age of 38. I was 38,” Crouch said.

“He's a player with so much talent. Maybe he just needs a platform where people can wrap their arms around him and he can be loved again and perform with the abilities we know he has. I thought it was all strange. fact that he was allowed to do this villain interview.

“Man Utd probably didn't know this was happening. When you're completely left out of the squad and then suddenly do an interview, I thought it was strange timing. The comments didn't help.” It has been rumored for a long time. For everyone involved, I think this is the best time to move forward.”