Manchester United need Marcus Rashford more than Cristiano Ronaldo despite the English youngster’s current form at the club.
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players in the world, but he can’t stay at the highest level for 3 more seasons. I don’t think that he can do it in the EPL for years.
While speaking with Skysports, Merson claimed that the Manchester United board needs Rashford more than Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Merson on the importance of Ronaldo and Rashford
Cristiano Ronaldo is now 37. What’s happening at United will be driving him up the wall. He’s been one of the greatest players of all time, but he can’t now do what he used to.
“This league is relentless, it’s too hard. I’m not going to say, ‘I told you so’, but I could see this happening.
“He got [Ole Gunnar] Solskjaer the sack, simple as that. They beat the record for the longest run of away games without a defeat and they played a certain way.
Will Marcus Rashford leave Manchester United next season?
Marcus Rashford is considering a move away from Old Trafford in the summer, but the club is ready to offer him a new deal. He could stay based on the manager, who secures the job.
