Ruben Amorim drops latest hint about Marcus Rashford's Man United exile

Ruben Amorim has hinted that he would keep Marcus Rashford out of his squads.

Amorim left Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho out of the Manchester United squad for Sunday's 2-1 derby victory against Manchester City, citing a technical choice rather than injury or indiscipline.

Marcus Rashford has confirmed he wants to leave Manchester United.

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The 27-year-old attacker then gave an interview in which he declared his desire to quit his boyhood club and pursue a "new challenge" away from Old Trafford.

Following the interview, Amorim left Rashford out of his squad for Thursday night's 4-3 Carabao Cup quarter-final loss to Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Before the game, Amorim outlined that it was a "selection" choice, and that he picked "the players that I felt were ready to cope with the demands of playing a strong game."

When asked after the defeat against Tottenham if Rashford is eligible to face Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday, Amorim answered, "Yes, of course."

When questioned if his prolonged omission is related to Rashford's discipline, he replied: "No, no. It is the same thing. It'll be the same thing.

That hinted Amorim may continue to keep the two-time FA Cup winner out of his team, despite speculation, fueled by the player's statement this week, that he may depart the club during the January transfer window.

Rashford has seven goals and three assists in 24 appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils this season.