Rio Talks Marcus Rashford Nightclub Saga!

Summary

The hosts discuss the recent disciplinary issues at Manchester United, focusing on Marcus Rashford being spotted out the night before missing training. They debate whether Rashford deserves more leniency than other players based on last season's performance. Overall, they feel there are too many off-field distractions at United impacting results, questioning the professionalism and culture at the club. The manager is trying to address it but faces many challenges managing all the personalities.

Takeaways

• 😕 There are discipline issues with Marcus Rashford and other players at Manchester United
• 😡 Rashford was allegedly spotted out in Belfast before calling in sick the next day
• 😠 Ten Hag seems unhappy with Rashford's behavior and is dealing with it privately
• 😤 United's culture allows players to act unprofessionally without repercussions
• 😐 Experienced players like Rashford should lead by example as role models
• 🤔 Ten Hag may be handling Rashford differently than Sancho due to Rashford's past contributions
• 😑 Constant issues with players are distracting Ten Hag from focusing on football
• 😫 Ten Hag has to deal with drama and egos at United more than other clubs
• 😩 United players lack professionalism, ruthlessness and a winning mentality
• 😞 Ten Hag can't trust United players to avoid negative headlines and focus on football

Q & A

What happened with Marcus Rashford recently that caused issues at Manchester United?

Marcus Rashford was spotted out at a club in Belfast on Wednesday or Thursday night before a training session on Friday that he missed due to illness. This caused issues because it looked like improper preparation before an important training session.

How did Erik ten Hag respond when asked about Rashford's situation?

Ten Hag responded in a vague way, saying he would deal with it internally and not providing much detail. This suggested he was not happy with Rashford's actions.

How should Rashford be behaving as one of the senior players on the team?

As a senior player, Rashford should be setting an example and focusing fully on training and performing well on the pitch. He should not be missing training sessions or putting himself in positions where his preparation could suffer.

What kind of environment did Rio Ferdinand describe when he was at Manchester United?

Rio described an environment with strong standards and culture, where players were careful about their preparation and public image even if they sometimes went out. The manager knew what was happening but it was kept internal.

Why might Ten Hag be handling Rashford differently than Jadon Sancho?

Rashford was Manchester United's top scorer last season while Sancho has struggled more. Ten Hag may be trying to keep Rashford happy and get the best out of him on the pitch.

How does Rio Ferdinand describe the current Manchester United players?

Rio called them "bellends" - immature and unprofessional. He said they are not serious, ruthless winners and Ten Hag cannot trust them to stay focused on football.

What does Rio say Manchester United has more of than other clubs?

Rio said Manchester United has more statements and headlines than points - implying they have many off-field issues and controversies that distract from on-field performance.

How does Rio think Ten Hag is handling the player issues?

Rio thinks Ten Hag has been quite solid - he is not letting players get away with unprofessionalism and is being consistent in his handling of different issues.

What does Cristiano Ronaldo think about the Manchester United players?

Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated the Manchester United players lack seriousness and are unprofessional - saying "that lot are not serious".

How much time does Rio estimate Ten Hag spends dealing with player issues?

Rio estimates Ten Hag probably spends 4 or 5 days a week with his head on his desk dealing with player issues rather than focusing on football.