According to insiders who spoke with Football Insider, Pep Guardiola has quietly acknowledged that Marcus Rashford is the only member of Manchester United who is good enough to play regularly for Man City.
The Spaniard reportedly thinks so highly of Rashford’s skill and style of play that he would succeed in the all-conquering City squad.
Guardiola, meanwhile, is rumoured to have confided in allies that he doesn’t think United’s other first-team players are capable of playing a significant role in his system.
But according to insiders who spoke with Football Insider, Guardiola is most sceptical of Rashford’s combination play—something the boss values highly at City. Rashford is 26 years old.
With five goals and six assists in 30 appearances in all competitions, Rashford has had a somewhat quiet season for the Reds Devils; he is still 25 goals short of his total from the previous campaign.
Man City manager Pep Guardiola has big expectations for Marcus Rashford.
This season, the attacker has come under fire for his off-field antics and lack of on-field production, but Guardiola is confident that he can thrive at the Etihad.
With star player Kylian Mbappe expected to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, the England international has been strongly linked to a move to the Ligue 1 powerhouse.
On February 19, Football Insider was informed by insiders that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS company are eager to keep him at the team.
Rashford has started 25 games across all competitions this season, so even if he hasn’t contributed many goals, he is still an important player for Erik ten Hag.
Following their 1-0 victory over Brentford on Tuesday, February 20, Man City rose to the top of the Premier League standings, while Man United is still in sixth place.
On Saturday night, February 24, City will take on Bournemouth, while United will host Fulham at Old Trafford.