Manchester United Secure Europa League Last-16 Spot Amid Rashford's Ongoing Exile
Ruben Amorim's team advances with a 2-0 victory over FCSB, while tensions with Marcus Rashford continue to dominate headlines.
- Manchester United defeated FCSB 2-0 in Bucharest to secure an automatic spot in the Europa League's last 16, avoiding the play-off round.
- Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo scored in the second half, marking Mainoo's first European start with a goal and assist, a feat not achieved since Wayne Rooney in 2004.
- Manager Ruben Amorim emphasized the importance of additional training time afforded by skipping the play-offs to further implement his tactics and improve team cohesion.
- Marcus Rashford remains excluded from the squad, with Amorim stating the forward must 'change' his attitude and training standards to return to action.
- Wayne Rooney and Roy Keane criticized Rashford's situation, with Rooney advising him to leave Manchester United for a fresh start, though financial constraints complicate potential transfers.