Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashford situation is ‘internal matter’

Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashford situation is ‘internal matter’

Erik ten Hag said he will deal with Marcus Rashford after omitting him from Manchester United’s squad for their 4-2 FA Cup win at Newport County, citing an “internal matter.” 

Rashford, who claimed illness, was allegedly seen at a Belfast nightclub on Thursday. The England striker had visited Northern Ireland to see former teammate Ro-Shaun Williams. Despite Ten Hag citing illness, questions about squad discipline arise.

In a statement on Sunday, United said Rashford “stayed at Carrington to train as he recovers”. Ten Hag, speaking after United’s win in south Wales, said: “He reported ill and the rest is an internal matter.” Ten Hag refused to expand when asked why Rashford’s absence was deemed an in-house matter. “It is an internal matter. As I said, we will deal with it. I will deal with it.”