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 reportedly feels he’s being “bullied” by former Manchester United players, claiming that the criticism he’s received lately has gone beyond fair.

At 26, Rashford has had a slow start to the new season, following a disappointing 2023/24 campaign in which he managed just eight goals across all competitions. This was a stark contrast to his career-best 30 goals the season before.

His dip in form saw him left out of England’s squad for Euro 2024, where Gareth Southgate’s side finished as runners-up to Spain. United fans had hoped that a summer break would help Rashford regain his form, but he has yet to score in the first three matches of the Premier League season.

The forward has faced mounting criticism from ex-United players, including Gary Neville and Roy Keane. However, a source close to Rashford believes he’s being unfairly singled out compared to his teammates.

“When someone else makes a mistake, it’s not mentioned, but when Marcus does, it’s a different story,” the source told *The i*. “The criticism he’s facing feels like an onslaught, it’s bullying. Fans listen to what these senior ex-players say, and it only makes things worse.”

The source also pointed out that Rashford has been playing out wide to accommodate United’s £100 million investment in central strikers, adding that he’s fulfilling his role but can’t control the team’s inability to finish chances.

This added scrutiny on Rashford presents an unwanted distraction for United manager Erik ten Hag, as the team prepares to face Southampton. With United sitting 14th in the Premier League after losing two of their first three games — including a 3-0 loss to rivals Liverpool — Ten Hag will be hoping Rashford can break his goalless streak against a struggling Saints side.

Marcus Rashford’s frustrations with the criticism he’s receiving from former Manchester United players like Gary Neville and Roy Keane reflect the pressure he’s facing after a challenging season. Following a disappointing 2023/24 campaign where he scored only eight goals, a stark contrast to his 30-goal season before, Rashford has struggled to find form early in the new season. Despite high hopes for a fresh start, his inability to score in the first three matches has intensified scrutiny.

The source close to Rashford claims he’s being unfairly singled out compared to his teammates and suggests that the forward is being “bullied” by the media and ex-United figures. This increased focus on Rashford’s form is complicated by his wide position, as United have invested heavily in central strikers. The source argues that Rashford is doing his part but is being criticized for issues beyond his control, particularly the team’s overall finishing struggles.

With Manchester United sitting 14th in the Premier League after a poor start, manager Erik ten Hag will be looking for Rashford to regain his form and end his goal drought, especially as the team faces Southampton next.