Ferdinand Criticizes Ten Hag's Handling of Rashford

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has voiced his concerns over Erik ten Hag's decision to bench Marcus Rashford during the recent match against Crystal Palace. Despite Rashford showing signs of returning to form with goals in previous matches, he was surprisingly left out of the starting lineup, resulting in a goalless draw.

Ferdinand expressed confusion over the timing of this decision, particularly when Rashford had begun to regain his scoring touch. He emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum and confidence for players, questioning whether this was the right moment for rotation. Ferdinand shared his thoughts on his YouTube channel, highlighting Rashford's potential frustration at being sidelined just as he was finding form.

While Ten Hag cited rotation as the reason, Ferdinand noted the strong performances of Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo, which complicates the selection choices. Rashford will be eager to reclaim his spot for the upcoming Europa League match against Twente and the significant clash with Tottenham at Old Trafford.