EXCLUSIVE: Marcus Rashford could very well represent Manchester United again, according to a club legend
Marcus Rashford has been told he’ll receive a “clean slate” at Manchester United because of Michael Carrick‘s appointment.
The former United midfielder was appointed as the club’s interim head coach until the end of the season following the sacking of Ruben Amorim. Carrick, 44, has enjoyed a stunning start to his Old Trafford tenure with wins over Manchester City and Arsenal in his first two games in charge.
United have yet to enter the January transfer window and with Carrick’s deal expiring at the end of the season, there’s a reality where he plays no role in any incomings or outgoings in his brief stint.
This summer spells a significant one for United who will appoint a permanent manager that will have the responsibility of deciding the future of several players currently on loan away from the club, including Rashford.
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The 28-year-old joined Barcelona last summer on a season-long loan and hasn’t shied away from admitting his desire to sign a permanent deal with the Spanish giants. With the forward currently set to return to Manchester upon the campaign’s end, club icon Teddy Sheringham claimed Rashford’s past issues with former managers will play no part in the possible reunion with his boyhood club.
Speaking exclusively to Manchester Evening News, via Mr Q, the former striker discussed whether he’d welcome a return for the club’s loaned players. He said: “I think there are a few players like that, Sancho, Rashford, and Hojlund, who are out on loan at the moment.
“When a new manager takes over, everyone has a clean slate.” Rashford and Carrick were team-mates at United for the latter’s final three seasons at the club and Sheringham insists the outside public are unaware of the sort relationship the interim boss has with Rashford and the other players out on loan.
He explained: “You don’t know the situation or what relationship Michael Carrick has with all these players. He might have a way of making them perform. So it’s great that they’re still attached to Manchester United and that Michael Carrick has that option and has them at his disposal.
“Get them back in and see where their mindset is. They’re obviously good players, so give them another chance if they want it, and all is forgiven. That’s the way I see it.” Given Carrick’s immediate impact on the United squad, there have been murmurs on whether hierarchy would offer him the permanent job should the positive results asked.
Sheringham admitted that the club may decide to go down the route of hiring an experienced manager, but believes Carrick’s attitude fits what United need. The ex-England striker said: “Listen, they might go down either line, but I like the fact that Michael Carrick is in there.
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“He knows the club, understands the supporters and what they want from a football team. He has the backing of Sir Alex Ferguson and can tap into his experience. I know it’s very early days, but I think it’s a really good fit.
“I like his demeanour around the place, and I presume he’s strong enough to handle things when they start getting tough. He’s been there and done it, and seen it all as a player, so I wish him the best of luck.”