On November 22, during the international break, Manchester United stars Marcus Rashford and Casemiro chose to go on holiday in the United States, drawing strong criticism from Manchester United legend Gary Neville.
Rashford was spotted at Madison Square Garden in New York, watching an NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets. He sat in the front row and interacted with basketball star Jalen Brunson. Meanwhile, Casemiro opted to spend his time at Disney World in Orlando with his family, sharing casual photos on social media.
In a podcast, Neville bluntly expressed his dissatisfaction: “Professional players should know how to take care of their bodies and prepare themselves optimally for the next training session. This is a crucial part of any player’s career, especially at a club like Manchester United.”
Neville further emphasized that given Manchester United’s recent poor performance and the new manager Amorim just taking over, long-distance travel by the players seemed particularly unreasonable. “I understand Rashford needs rest, but you have to consider the location. A 12-hour flight to New York with a significant time difference won’t help you recover; it will make you more tired. For Casemiro, as a 30-year-old player and five-time Champions League winner, you should be even more cautious about your decisions.”
Neville made no effort to hide his disappointment: “When the team is performing poorly, ranked 13th in the league, and the new coach needs everyone’s full support, you choose such a trip? This is not an effective way to recover, nor is it something you should do as a member of Manchester United.”
Amorim has officially started his work at Manchester United, preparing for the important match against Ipswich this weekend. However, some players’ lack of focus has made the beginning of his tenure more challenging. Although Rashford and Casemiro have returned to Carrington for training, they face not only criticism from Neville but also skepticism from fans. At a time when Manchester United desperately needs to regain its form, their choice to vacation in the United States seems to send an inappropriate signal, suggesting a lack of commitment and focus to the team.
