Agent criticizes Manchester United player for a significant error made last month.
Marcus Rashford, in the opinion of agent Jon Smith, should have maintained a low profile following Manchester United's loss to rivals Manchester City last month.
Marcus Rashford, in the opinion of agent Jon Smith, should have maintained a low profile following Manchester United’s loss to rivals Manchester City last month.
Smith believes that Rashford committed a significant error by going clubbing after a 3-0 home defeat against Pep Guardiola’s Cityzens. United has faced a dismal start to the season, as demonstrated by City’s resounding victory in the recent derby.
Erling Haaland’s brace and Phil Foden’s third goal secured the win, sending all three points across town to the treble-winning team from the previous season.
While some United players may have gone home to reflect on their performance and the crushing outcome, Rashford did not.
Instead, the English player chose to go out and socialize, a decision that, according to Smith, not only appeared illogical but also revealed a lack of professionalism.
Smith stated in an exclusive interview, “We used to advise our previous clients that after losing a match, especially a significant one, it’s best to stay at home and avoid any activities.”
“It’s offensive to the supporters who invest their emotions and money in their team, especially after a significant loss, to engage in activities beyond going to the cinema,” says Smith, emphasizing that going clubbing was an inexplicable choice for Marcus Rashford after the Manchester derby defeat. Despite his admiration for Rashford’s social work and football skills, Smith states that it was a substantial error on his part that day.
What are your thoughts on Smith’s perspective? Should Rashford have chosen to stay home after a derby loss, or is he within his rights to go out and enjoy himself? Share your opinions in the comments below.