Marcus Rashford (born 31 October 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team.
A Manchester United player from the age of seven, he scored two goals on both his first-team debut against Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League in February 2016 and his Premier League debut against Arsenal three days later.
He also scored in his first Manchester derby match, his first EFL Cup match and his first UEFA Champions League match. With United, Rashford has so far won the FA Cup, EFL Cup, FA Community Shield and UEFA Europa League.
Marcus Rashford’s been through difficult moment in private life, says ex-Premier League star
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEmmanuel Petit has suggested off-field issues could be impacting Marcus Rashford's performances for Manchester United. The 26-year-old forward's form has slumped in the last year, netting just eight times in his last 46 appearances for United.
His performances led to him being omitted from Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2024, missing out on an international tournament for the first time in a decade.
With first-choice striker Rasmus Hojlund sidelined due to injury, Rashford is under even more pressure to step up. However, he's started the season slowly once again, and Arsenal legend Petit, speaking on the Seaman Says podcast via Betway, believes personal problems might be playing a part. READ MORE: 'Sad to watch' - Marcus Rashford and Erik ten Hag told uncomfortable Manchester United truth READ MORE: Gary Neville makes Marcus Rashford feelings clear after brutal Ten Hag response vs Liverpool "I've been told that he's been through a difficult moment in his private life," said Petit, who urged the club to support the striker. "We have all been through difficult times when you need help. "If it doesn't come from your family or friends, it must come from the club, and you need to share sometimes.
It is important for clubs to focus not only on the football player but on the human being as well. "Most don't want to interrupt into their private lives, but sometimes they should do until a certain limit.
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