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Rooney Challenges Rashford's Excuses for United Struggles

Rooney dismisses Rashford's environment excuses. Barcelona loan suggests attitude matters.

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Rooney Challenges Rashford's Excuses for United Struggles

Marcus Rashford's recent form at Manchester United has sparked debate, with former captain Wayne Rooney questioning the forward's excuses for inconsistency. Rashford, who has played under eight managers since his 2016 debut, has attributed his struggles to a lack of consistent variables in his life and training. However, Rooney argues that Rashford should take personal responsibility.

Rooney, who captained United for several seasons, believes that Rashford's performance issues are not due to the club's environment. He maintains that Rashford's own actions and attitude are the key factors affecting his form. This comes as Rashford's loan move to Barcelona has coincided with regular first-team opportunities and improved performance. The Englishman, who traditionally trains at the Aon Training Complex in Carrington, has been with United since his youth days in 2014/15. Despite the changes in management, Rashford has consistently trained at the same facility for nearly a decade. However, it's important to note that as of October 2025, the latest information available is from December 2023, and Rashford's current training environment may have changed.

Wayne Rooney has challenged Marcus Rashford's claims about Manchester United's environment, instead urging the forward to take personal responsibility for his performances. Rashford's loan move to Barcelona has shown positive results, suggesting that the player's attitude and application may hold the key to his success. As of October 2025, Rashford's current training environment at Manchester United remains uncertain, and fans eagerly await updates on his progress.

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