Marcus Rashford’s Reaction to Being Substituted Raises Eyebrows in Manchester United’s Defeat to Newcastle United. Marcus Rashford’s immediate reaction to being substituted in the 61st minute of Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United has sparked discussions among fans and pundits alike.

Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon scored the winning goal in the second half, securing a victory for Eddie Howe’s team in a vibrant St. James’ Park on Saturday evening. Throughout the match, the Magpies displayed relentless pressure, limiting United to only one shot on target.

United’s frontline struggled to make an impact, and coach Ten Hag was seen exchanging words with Anthony Martial during the first half. Following Gordon’s goal, Ten Hag made the surprising decision to replace Martial and Rashford with Rasmus Hojlund and Antony just past the hour mark, leaving Rashford visibly shocked.

In contrast to his impressive performances in his first season under Ten Hag, Rashford has struggled for form this season. Last season, he scored 30 goals across all competitions as Manchester United finished third and won the Carabao Cup. However, this season, Rashford has only managed to score two goals, with his penalty against Everton last week being his first since September.

As a key player capable of winning games for his childhood club, Rashford could only watch from the bench as the young attacking trio of Antony, Hojlund, and Alejandro Garnacho failed to break through Newcastle’s defense.

Rashford has also faced criticism for his perceived lack of effort in recent games. Supporters noted a moment shortly before his substitution when he appeared to pull away from challenging Tino Livramento, allowing the young full-back to go forward on the аttаck.

Furthermore, Rashford was positioned on the right side, rather than his preferred left-hand side, leading TNT Sports pundit Jermaine Jenas to speculate whether his apparent lack of enthusiasm was a dig at Ten Hag.

Rashford’s reaction and performance in the match have raised questions about his form, attitude, and role within the team, prompting discussions among fans and pundits about his current situation at Manchester United.