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Aditya Gokhale

Man Utd players 'fully behind' Ruben Amorim's decision to axe Marcus Rashford & rest of 'bomb squad' with Red Devils 'very optimistic' for new season

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Manchester United players have reportedly thrown their support behind manager Ruben Amorim’s bold call to remove Marcus Rashford and four other outcasts from first-team activities. With Rashford now at Barcelona and the remaining quartet sidelined, the dressing room atmosphere is said to be 'very good' as optimism grows for a fresh start under the new boss.

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  • Amorim looking to move on exiled quartet before end of summer
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Rashford has joined Barcelona on loan after being dropped from United's plans by Amorim, while Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia also remain out of the first-team setup. The group has been ordered to train separately at Carrington and are no longer involved in senior activities or squad tours.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Last season was one of the worst in United’s decorated history, finishing 15th and missing out on European football. Amorim responded with a strict squad overhaul to change the culture this summer and the decision to isolate certain players has reportedly been welcomed internally as a necessary reset, as per Manchester Evening News.

  • TELL ME MORE...

    The report has suggested United’s core squad is 'very optimistic' ahead of the new campaign. A senior player revealed the mood in camp has improved significantly since a productive pre-season tour of the US. Captain Bruno Fernandes staying on and leading a new leadership group has also boosted morale.

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  • WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?

    Amorim remains keen to move on the remaining exiled players before the window shuts as United continue building their new-look squad with fewer distractions. With no European football, all eyes are now on domestic redemption.

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