“I won’t cry about it” — Rashford breaks silence

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has opened up about the sting of being dropped from the squad that pulled off a thrilling 2-1 victory against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

United boss Ruben Amorim made the bold decision to exclude Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from the matchday lineup, raising eyebrows across the football world. Yet, the gamble paid off as late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo secured a dramatic comeback for the Red Devils in the derby showdown.

In an exclusive interview with Henry Winter, Rashford reflected on the disappointment but emphasized his maturity in handling setbacks.

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“It’s disheartening to be left out of a derby… but it’s happened, we won the game, so let’s move on,” Rashford said candidly.

“It’s disappointing, but as I’ve grown older, I’ve learned how to deal with setbacks. What to do? Cry about it? Or do my best the next time I’m available.”

The England international’s calm yet defiant response speaks volumes about his mindset as speculation over his future at United continues to swirl. With rumors of a potential exit looming, Rashford’s focus remains on bouncing back stronger—a trait that could define the next chapter of his career.