'You can make your mind up' - Ruben Amorim explains Marcus Rashford absence as he is again left out of squad ahead of Wolves defeat

The England international was once again left out of United's squad, this time against Wolves on Thursday, in a match they went onto lose 2-0. When asked why the 27-year-old did not make the cut, head coach Amorim said, "You can make your mind up".

He told reporters: "It's always the same reason it's going to be. We have to be the same professionals, the same guys, winning or losing. Losing, I have to be stronger. I will continue with my idea until the end."

When asked if he had not shown anything different since leaving him out of the team, he replied: "If he's not here, you can make your mind up."

Rashford has been left out of four straight United games by Amorim but it didn't make much difference at Wolves as the 10-men Red Devils slumped to a poor loss. The forward said he was "ready for a new challenge" earlier this month amid links with a Saudi Pro League move. And if he keeps getting left out, a transfer exit seems inevitable.

Amorim's United side, who are down in 14th and have lost four of their last five league games, will try to end 2024 on a high when they host Newcastle United on Monday.