‘Best for the team’ – Ruben Amorim gives blunt explanation on Marcus Rashford absence as Man Utd outcast seeks transfer [Video]

RUBEN AMORIM has offered a blunt explanation for why Marcus Rashford continues to sit on the sidelines.

Rashford, 27, has not featured in Manchester United‘s last nine matches in all competitions.

Following today’s 3-1 home defeat to Brighton, Amorim was asked if he felt “disappointed or let down” that Rashford was not there to “help the team”.

After the Portuguese initially said “no” he was further pressed, given that he has previously stated that Rashford was being left out for training reasons.

Amorim, 39, clapped and took a breath, before answering: “Guys. It is his choice [not to play].

“I don’t want to focus on this bad moment because in the games we lost, Rashford is not here.

“I don’t want to put this moment on Rashford.

“Rashford is out of this moment because he is not playing.

“No …