Article by Alexandru Stanciu – published Monday, October 13, 2025 21:44 / Updated Monday, October 13, 2025 212
Marcus Rashford (27 years old), a player borrowed by Manchester United in Barcelona, suggested that the turbulent environment at the club he belongs to was a key factor in its inconsistent form.
The English seems to regain its form in Spain. In his first 10 appearances for Barcelona, Rashford has already scored three goals and offered five decisive passes.
Marcus Rashford blames Manchester United for his inconsistency
Speaking at ITV before England's qualification match against Latvia, Rashford was asked about Tuchel's opinion that Constanța is the last piece needed to raise a world level. The striker agreed, but emphasized the time spent on Old Trafford as a significant obstacle.
“Constanta is definitely a massive part of this. I feel like I was in an inconsistent environment for a very long period of time so it's even more difficult to be constant“, Rashford said, according to Abola.Pt.
“I want to be at my best level, not sometimes, but as often as possible. When people talk about constant, to be constant in anything … you need constant variables in your life and how you train. I have had so many changes so far in my career, but I have to look forward,” added English.
Rashford's career at United, who started under the command of Louis Van Gaal in 2016, saw him playing under four permanent coaches and three interim.
His most productive periods were under the command of Ole Gunnar S solskjaer, scoring 22 goals in the 2019-2020 season, and 21 goals in the next season, and in the mandate of Erik Ten Hag, when he managed a personal record of 30 goals scored in season 2022-2023.
However, these peaks have often been followed by sudden decreases. After signing a contract of 300,000 pounds per week, its yield dropped to only 8 goals in season 2023-2024.
This decrease coincided with problems outside the field, including being left on the bench for the skin for training after a trip to Belfast and, before, because he fell asleep and delayed at a team sitting.
The successor of Ten Hag, Ruben Amorim, also adopted a firm position, leaving the striker outside the lot and declaring that Rashford had to “change”, while the team had to “set standards”. This eventually led to a loan to Aston Villa for the second half of season 2024-2025, before its current move to Barcelona.
Barcelona coach agrees with Rashford's assessment
Despite a recent incident in which he was left on the bench by the coach of Barcelona, Hansi Flick, because he delayed at a team meeting, the club management seems satisfied with his contributions. The deco sports director supported Rashford's evaluation about the time spent at United.
“He exploded very early, then had great seasons at United, then had years of managing more complicated with coaches and maybe he was tormented and because many things were asked there. But, we are happy with him, this is the most important thing,” said Deco.
The former footballer confirmed that, although a decision on a permanent transfer is not imminent, the club is satisfied with the impact of the striker.
“What I thought could bring us, it brought us. A decision will be made, but that is not discussed now,” said Deco.
