Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer recently revealed that Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba were among the players who turned down the captaincy during his tenure at the club. Solskjaer, who left his position early in the 2021-22 season, is set to take on a new role as a UEFA technical observer.
While Rashford had previously hinted at his willingness to take up the captain’s armband, it appears he declined the offer in the past, with reports suggesting that he felt he wasn’t ready for the responsibility. Paul Pogba, on the other hand, also reportedly showed reluctance to accept the captaincy. Pogba eventually left United to rejoin Juventus on a free transfer at the end of the 2021-22 season.
Despite these revelations, Rashford has continued to thrive under current manager Erik ten Hag, achieving a career-best 30 goals in all competitions during Ten Hag’s first season in charge. The captain’s armband for United is currently held by Bruno Fernandes, who has faced criticism but recently delivered a crucial goal in a victory against Burnley.
United’s next challenge sees them facing Crystal Palace, a fixture that also serves as a midweek EFL Cup third-round clash between the two teams. Both managers may consider squad rotation for the cup encounter.
Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United is currently in the Carabao Cup with points.
It has a even goal difference after scoring goals and conceding .
Manchester United will play the next match in Carabao Cup against Crystal Palace on Tuesday 26th of September in Manchester. The prediction is Manchester United winning the match.