Marcus Rashford’s return to Manchester United has sparked internal friction, with reports suggesting the forward has lost the trust of manager Michael Carrick and unsettled the dressing room.

Rashford Becomes United’s New Problem: Zero Goals, Huge Salary, Rising Frustration

The 28-year-old, who returned to Old Trafford this summer following a loan spell at Barcelona, has failed to make an impact, and his hefty £325,000 weekly salary is reportedly causing discontent among teammates.

Journalist Alex Crook, speaking on YT talkSPORT, claimed that Carrick’s decision to leave Rashford as an unused substitute in Sunday’s draw at Leeds signals a breakdown in trust.

“The fact that he didn’t bring him on when United were chasing a winner tells you he doesn’t [trust him] at this moment in time,” Crook stated.

He also noted that Rashford’s return has disrupted the attacking balance, particularly affecting Matheus Cunha, who has been displaced from his preferred position.

“There are probably some unhappy players in that dressing room because he’s earning so much money,” Crook added, suggesting Cunha’s visible frustration stems from Rashford’s arrival.

Rashford has recorded zero goals and zero assists in eight appearances this season, a stark contrast to the form that earned him a lucrative contract under Erik ten Hag.

While his teammates may feel aggrieved, the statistics indicate that the team’s attacking struggles extend beyond Rashford. Bryan Mbeumo and Cunha have contributed goals, but the overall frontline lacks cohesion.

However, singling out Rashford as the sole culprit appears reductive. The forward’s lack of output is concerning, but the broader issues tactical imbalance and underperforming teammates suggest the club is searching for a scapegoat.

For now, Rashford remains a problem Carrick must solve, both on the pitch and in the locker room.