Newport supporters pointed a light-hearted jibe at Marcus Rashford after the Manchester United forward missed Sunday’s FA Cup trip to Wales.
The England international missed training and the fourth round cup clash through illness, despite reports suggesting he has been out at a nightclub in Belfast on Thursday.
United manager Erik ten Hag revealed Rashford’s omission from his matchday squad was an ongoing ‘internal matter’ pre-match at Newport’s Rodney Parade stadium.
A sold-out stadium that also featured a temporary stand to house travelling Man United supporters in saw both sets of fans bring decorated flags, scarves, and banners.
One poster held up by Newport fans read: ‘Rashford can we have your week’s wages’.
Marcus Rashford missed Manchester United’s FA Cup trip to Newport on Sunday through illness
Newport supporters jokingly asked for Rashford’s wages with a crafty poster at Rodney Parade
Rashford’s withdrawal from United’s matchday squads comes amid reports the United striker missed training on Friday after he went out to a nightclub in Belfast on Thursday night.
The United star is said to have returned to Manchester by private jet at 7am on Friday morning but was too ill to take part in a training session at the club’s Carrington HQ.
The 26-year-old has been one of United boss Erik ten Hag’s most trusted players since the Dutchman’s arrival in the Old Trafford dugout last season, but has struggled for form this campaign.
Rashford was previously punished by Ten Hag for lateness last season and placed on the bench for a Premier League trip to Wolverhampton before coming off the bench to score.
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