‘Privileged’ Man Utd star warned he faces brutal Amorim ax with new boss ‘ready to look for other options’

Former Manchester United star Teddy Sheringham has warned Marcus Rashford he could be in his last chance at Old Trafford, while new boss Ruben Amorim is unlikely to settle for underperformance – with the former Red Devils star named the first player which he thinks the new manager will try to sign.

The 39-year-old coach has been chosen to lead Manchester United in what INEOS hopes will prove to be a more successful era than under previous boss Erik ten Hag. Although the Dutchman managed to win two trophies at Old Trafford, their miserable form in Europe, combined with their worst ever start to a Premier League season that saw them struggle in fourteenth place, meant that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co. had little other choice.

Taking over from a side that has performed poorly to date, Amorim’s first task will be to boost morale and get a more consistent voice from some of the club’s big stars.

One of those who have consistently failed to be the best they can be Rasford and Sheringham has explained why the new United boss will quickly look to replace him if he does not return to his best.

“Marcus Rashford needs to get back to playing with a smile on his face, he looks like he has the world on his shoulders,” said Sheringham. Flashscore.

“Rashford needs to realize that he is in a position where millions of people would trade places with him in a heartbeat, that’s what Fergie would say to him.

Fergie always let us know that it is a privilege to play for Manchester United and told the players to make sure they showed that and that they played with the desire that everyone would show if they had the chance to play for to play Manchester United. .

“The arrival of Ruben Amorim could help Marcus Rashford get back to his best because if his form continues the writing will be on the wall.

“Amorim will discover Rashford’s mentality and try to get the best out of him and hopefully that will work. Amorim will want to get him on board but if it doesn’t work he will have to look for other options.”

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Amorim has achieved two title wins since becoming Sporting coach and has shown he is not afraid to make tough decisions when necessary.

Sheringham believes the no-nonsense manager will immediately put other United stars under the microscope, with both Joshua Zirkzee and Antony under pressure to start delivering results too.

“Joshua Zirkzee got off to a flying start in the Premier League, but if you haven’t grown up in the division you don’t always know what it takes,” Sheringham warned the £36.5m Dutch striker.

“It takes different players different amounts of time to understand what the Premier League is all about.

“Maybe he does, but for me he still has a bit more to do to look like an English striker. So if the new manager coming in thinks he doesn’t have time to wait, he will look for other options .

Sheringham also believes Brazilian winger Antony will be given a clean slate to prove himself despite doubts. However, if he is sold, the club will take a huge hit on their colossal £86million investment.

“Manchester United will suffer a big loss on Antony, but it is time to admit that the transfer did not work. He has struggled since leaving the Dutch league.

“That said, Ruben Amorim may like him and think he gives him a chance to impress. It is a clean slate and he has six months before the summer period to try to show what he has to offer. However, at this stage it looks like Man Utd will have to accept a huge loss in terms of transfer fees.”

As for who the new boss will want to bring in, Sheringham is confident Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres will be on his radar despite the upcoming rumours. new boss jokes he could ‘get into trouble’ if he talks too much about the Swede.

“Man Utd should be in the market for Viktor Gyokeres because Ruben Amorim knows exactly how to get the best out of him,” said Sheringham.

“Managers trust players they have worked with before and the players themselves know exactly what the managers want from them.

“Amorim will know if he is the kind of player who can lead by example and it would make sense to bring that to Man Utd.”

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Meanwhile, Amorim has reportedly made clear his desire to sign three Sporting Lisbon players for Manchester United: Goncalo Inacio, Ousmane Diomande and Viktor Gyokeres, when the opportunity arises next summer.

All three stars have been crucial to the 39-year-old’s success with the Portuguese champions. Amorim tries to take the trio to Old Trafford – although deals for all three could earn United a staggering £201million if their maximum release clauses are met.

Elsewhere, Amorim will also have the final say on Harry Maguire’s future. The England defender appeared doomed to leave under Ten Hag after falling down the pecking order and in light of a number of costly summer signings at his position.

However, the new United boss will take time to assess the experienced defender amid claims the 31-year-old could earn a lifeline at Old Trafford.

And finally, Sheringham has also opened up the possibility of Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Old Trafford for a third stint at the club, with an emotional return to Old Trafford now looking like a possibility thanks to Amorim’s presence.

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