Rashford was abandoned again. Manchester United coach Amorim reiterated that discipline is above all else

On January 28, Manchester United beat Fulham 1-0 away from home with a crucial goal in the Premier League on Sunday. However, behind this victory, the outside world once again paid attention to the team 's internal problems. Forward Rashford has been absent from the game for a long time, and the firm attitude of coach Amorim has made the player's future even more confusing.

Rashford has not played for Manchester United since mid-December last year. Although the England international has previously expressed his desire to seek new challenges in his career, his omission from the match list again has caused widespread discussion. In response, Amorim made it clear in the press conference after the game that Rashford was excluded from the squad entirely based on his training attitude and performance.

Amorim said bluntly at the press conference: " The reason remains the same. Training performance, attitude towards football and daily details have always been my core criteria for judging players. If there is no improvement in these aspects, my decision will not change. " His remarks not only showed the high requirements for team discipline, but also sent a strong signal: no matter how famous the player is, attitude determines everything.

What is even more surprising is that when talking about the selection of the substitutes, Amorim did not shy away from emphasizing that even if the team lacked speed on the bench to change the game, he would rather put goalkeeping coach George Vital on the field than choose a player who did not give his all. " Discipline and attitude are my bottom line. If someone cannot meet the requirements, then he is not qualified to play, " he said.

Rashford's absence has led to speculation about whether an irreparable rift has developed between him and head coach Amorim. As a former core player, his continued absence has undoubtedly had a certain impact on the team, but Amorim is clearly unwilling to compromise his management principles for the sake of short-term game benefits. Within two months of taking over the team, Amorim admitted that he seemed to have " aged 10 years " , but he said he would never give in to the discipline he insisted on.

Manchester United is currently in a rebuilding phase, and Amorim faces many challenges after taking over. He not only has to reshape the team at the tactical level, but also re-establish discipline and culture at the management level. This tough attitude towards Rashford is undoubtedly part of his new atmosphere for the team. Although it may cause controversy in the short term, in the long run, this iron-fisted policy may be able to inject new vitality into Manchester United.

It is worth mentioning that although Manchester United won a small victory over Fulham, their offensive performance was still lackluster. Without Rashford, the team's speed and impact were obviously insufficient. In the next game, Amorim needs to find a balance between maintaining discipline and improving combat effectiveness, otherwise the team may face greater pressure.