Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag provides Marcus Rashford update after forward angered manager with clubbing antics

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag provides Marcus Rashford update after forward angered manager with clubbing antics

WATCH NOW: Marcus Rashford condemned for clubbing with Man Utd star in hot water

Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 31/01/2024

- 12:32

Updated: 31/01/2024

- 13:26

The 26-year-old has apologised for his actions last week

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has opened up on Marcus Rashford ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Wolves on Thursday night.

The Red Devils go into the game on a high after beating Newport County in the FA Cup on Sunday.


However, Rashford is currently dominating the headlines after recently spending two evenings clubbing in Northern Ireland.

The England international reported ill after his boozy trip and has since apologised for his actions behind the scenes.

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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has said Marcus Rashford 'took responsibility' for his actions

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And Ten Hag, speaking ahead of the match with Wolves, says the case is 'closed' after the forward 'took responsibility' for his behaviour.

"Ha. So he has taken responsibility and for the rest it's an internal matter. Case closed," said the Dutchman.

When quizzed further, he added: "As I said: case closed."

Ten Hag didn't seem in the mood to discuss Rashford in detail.

But his comments suggest the forward could be available for the match with Wolves, having scored the winner in the same fixture last season.

Ten Hag was also asked if Rashford 'lacked respect' for him following his disciplinary issues.

But the 53-year-old batted away that question as well and responded by saying: "It's nothing to do with that but as I said, let's focus on the game, let's move on.

"The statement is clear and we have to focus on winning football games.

"[United winning matches is] nothing to do with [discipline] with me but in football, you need discipline and that is on the pitch but also off the pitch.

"There is a line between, when every player, every professional knows this, what is required.

"We have to focus on winning football games and that's well that matters and every top professional knows what is required."

Rashford netted a remarkable 30 goals across all competitions last season for the first time in his career.

His form has dipped, however, with the forward netting just four goals this term.

But Ten Hag has pointed to recent Rashford displays and insists the forward is getting better following a turbulent start to the campaign.

"So last two Premier League games, two goals, an assist," he said.

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Man Utd star Marcus Rashford could feature in his side's Premier League clash with Wolves on Thursday night

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"There is a developing, strong bond between Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund and we want to continue that process."

Ten Hag insists the spirit at the club is good, too, even if they seemingly have their work cut out if they're to qualify for next season's Champions League.

"We are quite confident and on our best days we can beat anyone," continued the Dutchman.

"On our worst days, we go down to certain limits of what is not acceptable so we have to push our limits to high levels and on our worst days get our results in.

"Everyone in the squad is very convinced about this.

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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is confident of better days ahead prior to his side's Premier League showdown with Wolves

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"They know players are coming back from long-term injuries and the team will be stronger, it helps the motivation and it helps the mood and the spirit of the team.

"Every game we have to see as a final and every game we have to get the best out of it and this team has so much experience, they know that, I'm quite positive now we have our players back.

"Some need match rhythm but the line into this game is quite good, they had a friendly game, now a cup game and now you go into a Premier League game, the build up is quite good for those players so now we have to make the next step so individuals get back to their best form."

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