I overslept: Marcus Rashford reveals cause he was dropped in opposition to Wolves

Manchester United ahead was dropped on the bench by supervisor Erik Ten Hag citing due to “internal disciplinary” causes when the Red Devils lined as much as tackle Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

Rashford would finally come on for the second half to provide United extra leading edge in assault, exhibiting nice energy and composure to carry off his marker and hearth the winner 14 minutes from time.

After the match, the striker was requested why he was disregarded of the squad to which he replied that he had missed the beginning of a group assembly as a result of he had overslept.

“I overslept and I was late for a meeting” 😅

Marcus Rashford reveals the explanation he was benched by his supervisor Erik Ten Hag…💬

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“I was a little bit late. I slept in, I overslept. It’s the team rules and a mistake that can happen. Disappointed not to play but I understand the decision. I’m happy we managed to win the game. I think we can draw a line under it and move on,” he informed BT Sports.

Defender Luke Shaw additionally supported the supervisor’s determination saying, “People can’t do whatever they want. Maybe that has been the problem in the past – people getting away with silly little things but the manager takes that into consideration. You saw today if you don’t keep standards high you won’t play.”

In the match, Rashford had one other aim dominated out for handball late on, however it mattered little as United noticed out their third league win in a row to maneuver above Tottenham Hotspur, who play Aston Villa on New Year’s Day, and into fourth. Wolves keep 18th.