Manchester United icon Roy Keane has launched a blistering attack on Marcus Rashford, suggesting the England international's performances have plummeted to Championship level standards this season.
Keane's Scathing Assessment
The former United captain didn't hold back in his criticism during a recent television appearance, expressing grave concerns about Rashford's dramatic dip in form. "When Rashford's on fire, he's unplayable," Keane acknowledged, before delivering his brutal verdict. "But I look at him now and I'm thinking, 'Is he going to move on? Is his career going to drift?' He's playing like a Championship player."
A Season of Struggle
Rashford's statistics make for grim reading compared to his outstanding 2022-23 campaign. After netting 30 goals last season, the 26-year-old has managed just eight this term, with his overall performances drawing widespread criticism from fans and pundits alike.
The forward's body language and work rate have come under particular scrutiny, with many questioning whether he still possesses the hunger required to succeed at the highest level.
United's Wider Crisis
Rashford's struggles mirror those of his club, with Manchester United languishing in eighth position in the Premier League and facing the very real possibility of missing out on European football entirely next season.
Manager Erik ten Hag finds himself under increasing pressure, though Keane's comments suggest the problems run deeper than just the dugout. The Irishman's remarks highlight concerns about player attitude and application throughout the squad.
What Next for Rashford?
Keane's comments raise serious questions about Rashford's long-term future at Old Trafford. Once considered the crown jewel of United's academy system, the forward now faces a critical crossroads in his career.
With the European Championships approaching this summer, Rashford's place in Gareth Southgate's England squad could also be under threat if his form doesn't improve dramatically in the remaining fixtures.
Whether this serves as the wake-up call Rashford needs or signals the beginning of the end of his United career remains to be seen, but Keane's stark assessment has certainly turned up the heat on the struggling star.
