Michael Owen attacks Rashford: "He is not passionate about football"

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10/10/26 18:30:00

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Marcus Rashford, a 28-year-old forward for Manchester United, has been criticized by Michael Owen after the 1-1 draw against Fulham on September 20th. The former footballer believes that the English player is having less impact than the rest of the attackers and questioned his emotional state during his return to Old Trafford. The Manchester United transfer market brought him back after his loan spell at Barcelona.

Michael Owen comments on Marcus Rashford's performance

Owen analyzed the match on Premier League Productions and positioned Rashford as the least involved attacker for United. The forward has started 4 out of 5 Premier League matches since his return and has yet to score or assist in the competition.

The match against Fulham once again highlighted these numbers. Rashford started on the left, played 77 minutes, and left the field before Matheus Cunha scored the equalizer in the 89th minute.

Michael Owen’s assessment was not solely based on statistical performance. The former player pointed out that Rashford's body language conveys a lack of enjoyment in football and suggested that there might be some off-field factor explaining this perception. It is an interpretation by Owen, not a confirmed fact about the player.

Additionally, Owen placed Rashford as the attacker most likely to lose his spot when Manchester United regains players. The return of Benjamin Sesko could allow Michael Carrick to adjust the positions of Matheus Cunha and Rashford in the offensive line.

Barcelona serves as a reference for Manchester United

Rashford's situation has changed in a few months. The forward spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Barcelona, where he appeared in 43 matches, with 12 goals and 13 assists as reported during the season. Barcelona had a buy option for £26 million, but ultimately did not exercise it.

Barcelona opted for another deal to strengthen their attack and completed the signing of Anthony Gordon for €80 million including variables. Rashford then returned to Manchester United, where Michael Carrick decided to reintegrate him into the squad for the 2026/27 season.

The coach had defended Rashford’s return during the preseason and emphasized that the player arrived in good working conditions. Carrick also stated that the return should be treated like that of any other player in the squad.

Now, the scenario is different again. Rashford has gone over 400 minutes without contributing to a goal at the start of this season and also ended the match against Fulham with a hip issue that led to his withdrawal from the England camp.

The upcoming period will be crucial for Marcus Rashford. Manchester United will resume competition after the international break, and Carrick will need to decide whether to keep the Englishman in the starting eleven or alter the attack, while Owen has already publicly noted Rashford's position as the most vulnerable.

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