Manchester United icon Paul Scholes slammed Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes for their displays in the Red Devils’ 1-0 defeat by Newcastle on Saturday. Erik ten Hag’s side were outclassed by the Magpies, falling to a tenth defeat in all competitions this season.
Rashford and Fernandes epitomised a poor United performance at St. James’ Park, where Anthony Gordon scored the only goal of the game. Scholes pointed out that young stars Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho would be looking up to their senior colleagues for inspiration, and accused Rashford of ‘causing more harm than good’.
Asked about Rashford supposedly complaining while sat on the substitutes’ bench, Scholes told Premier League Productions: “What is he surprised about? I don’t get it. What is he thinking he should still be on the pitch for? He was causing the team more harm than good.
“Marcus last year was brilliant and he’s got ability, there is no doubt about that. But when you decide to walk back like was, and he comes off and behaves like that, I do not think it’s good for the team.
READ MORE: Ten Hag and Rashford set for showdown talks after terrible Man Utd display[QUOTES]
“And he’s one of the most experienced players now. He’s a player that players look up to. Mainoo looks up to him. Garnacho looks up to him.”
Turning his wrath to Fernandes, Scholes added: “Bruno is another one. Look, he’s got fantastic ability, he can score a goal and make a goal, but I would love to be in the dressing room before a game and see what the manager is asking him to do.
“What position is he asking him to play? Where are you supposed to be on the football pitch? I see him as a No 10, it’s his best position as he can play a pass and he can get a goal.
- Support fearless journalism
- Read The Daily Express online, advert free
- Get super-fast page loading
DON’T MISS…
Marcus Rashford blasted for ‘criminal’ behaviour in Man Utd defeat to Newcastle[REACTION]
Erik ten Hag rows with Man Utd star and Rashford throws strop in Newcastle loss[LATEST]
Man Utd warned over time wasting just 20 minutes into Newcastle clash[FOOTBALL]
“Where was he tonight? He was never in that position. I see him on the left, the right, sometimes he is the deepest Manchester United player, getting the goal off the goalkeeper.
“I don’t think that is healthy for the team. It upsets the formation and it upsets the way of playing. We don’t know, the manager might be telling him to do it, but it looks like he goes out and does what he wants on the field.”
Forward Rashford has been moved to the left wing in recent weeks to accommodate Garnacho, whose form has been excellent. The 26-year-old was dragged off on the hour-mark, with Ten Hag ominously telling TNT Sport that he would speak with Rashford about his form.
Watch Premier League matches throughout December completely FREE thanks to Amazon Prime’s free trial.
For 30 days, you can watch Premier League matches for free without needing to pay a penny.
Afterwards, it costs £8.99 a month but you get free shipping on Amazon products and more.
Source: Read Full Article
