Rio Ferdinand, a renowned figure in Manchester United’s history, has expressed doubts about manager Erik ten Hag’s decision to exclude Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay from the Red Devils’ Premier League clash against Chelsea on Thursday.
Ten Hag opted for three changes from the previous match, with Rashford being left on the bench and Antony taking his place. The Dutch coach clarified that these changes were part of rotation and aimed at maintaining the players’ freshness for the upcoming fixture against Liverpool on Sunday.
Despite Ten Hag’s explanation, Ferdinand voiced his discontent with the decision, emphasizing that Rashford and McTominay have been prolific scorers against top teams.
“Marcus Rashford has been a pivotal figure at this club for many years. I’ve heard there might be an injury concern for Rashford,” Ferdinand commented to TNT Sports.
“We have injury issues, but when I consider it, we have two players who have performed admirably against the top teams, the so-called big six, this season. The leading goal scorers against the big six are both sitting on the bench today. McTominay and Marcus Rashford. Rashford has three goals, McTominay has two,” he further noted.
Ultimately, the match concluded with Chelsea prevailing 4-3 at Stamford Bridge.