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

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has delivered a telling response when asked about Marcus Rashford's latest squad omission.

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• Rashford left out against Wolves
• Amorim explains his absence
• Man Utd lose 2-1 at Wolves

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  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".

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  WHAT RUBEN AMORIM SAID

  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."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  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.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  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.