Alan Shearer believes Ruben Amorim's decision to leave out Marcus Rashford sends a strong message to the rest of the squad at Manchester United.
Alan Shearer has issued a stern message to Marcus Rashford , asserting that at Manchester United, it's either the manager's way or the highway. Rashford, 27, along with Alejandro Garnacho, was left out of the squad as Ruben Amorim's team secured a thrilling 2-1 victory in the derby against Manchester City, thanks to a spectacular late comeback.
The dramatic win shifted the focus away from Rashford's unexpected exclusion, but the implications of Amorim's decision have nonetheless caused ripples at Old Trafford. On Tuesday, the England international made a bombshell statement by admitting he was 'ready for a new challenge', potentially paving the way for a surprise departure in January. On Sunday, Amorim hinted that Rashford could find his way back into the team, but whether the player is willing to do so remains unclear. Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast - prior to Rashford's 'new challenge' remarks - Shearer praised Amorim's unwavering approach and encouraged Rashford to either rise to the occasion or step aside. 'It's really good to see that he is able to put his stamp on the football club and that he isn't going to carry passengers,' the Newcastle legend, 54, said. 'I think this was a good result for him because of who he's left out. That's what needs to happen at the club. If he's going to get them back to ultimately where they want to be then he's going to have to ship players out - and they're going to have to do it his way, or it's the highway. 'That hasn't been the case at Man United for too long now. If they're not going to go with him, he'll leave them out or he'll embarrass them. It's up to them whether they want to go along with the manager or not and it's a refreshing attitude for him to have'
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