Manchester United have issued a fresh statement on forward Marcus Rashford in the wake of crunch talks with manager Erik ten Hag.
Rashford missed Newport winHas been spotted nightclubbingMet with Ten Hag for talksWHAT HAPPENED?
Rashford was back at Manchester United on Monday for talks with Ten Hag after missing Sunday's FA Cup win over Newport County. The Red Devils said Rashford was absent from the game due to illness, but he has become embroiled in controversy after being spotted in a nightclub in Belfast and missing training. United have now issued a further update on the situation.
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The club said in a statement: “Marcus has taken responsibility for his actions. This has been dealt with as an internal disciplinary matter, which is now closed."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Manager Erik ten Hag has history of exiling players who do not fit in with his methods, or who misbehave outside of the club, with Jadon Sancho one such example. He claimed the United boss had made him a "scapegoat" and thereafter, refused to apologise. He was subsequently loaned to Borussia Dortmund.
By comparison, Rashford is back in training and is available for selection against Wolves on Thursday.
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United take on Wolves looking to bounce back from a loss to Nottingham Forest and a draw with Tottenham in the Premier League. They were last in action against Newport County, winning 4-2 in the FA Cup.