MANCHESTER, England — Marcus Rashford has now missed three consecutive matches as Manchester United prepares for their upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth this Sunday.

Initially absent from the 2-1 victory against Manchester City in the league last weekend, he also missed the intense 4-3 defeat to Tottenham in the English League Cup earlier this week.

Manager Ruben Amorim attributed Rashford’s exclusion from the squad to “selection” decisions made for both games.

Recently, Rashford spoke about his future with Manchester United during an interview with journalist Henry Winter, which he shared in a post on social media platform X.

In the discussion, the 27-year-old expressed his desire for a “new challenge” as he contemplates the next chapter in his career. He mentioned, “When I leave it’s going to be ‘no hard feelings.’”

Having risen through the ranks of United’s prestigious academy, Rashford is currently under contract with the club until 2028, which adds an interesting layer to his potential departure.

In this evolving situation, fans and analysts alike are keenly observing Rashford’s upcoming moves and whether a change may be on the horizon for the celebrated forward.