Manchester United’s Strategic Flexibility Under Ruben AmorimManchester United’s head coach Ruben Amorim has made headlines again, this time concerning the high-profile return of Marcus Rashford

Rashford made Manchester United's matchday squad ahead of the Red Devils' Premier League fixture against Newcastle United. Although the winger did not make Ruben Amorim's XI, he is on the bench for what could be his first involvement since he played against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Dec. 12.

However, with his squad stretched by the packed festive schedule Amorim has returned the 27-year-old to the bench for the meeting with Newcastle at Old Trafford. Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund and Amad Diallo were named as starters in attack.

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The England international has been dropped from Ruben Amorim's matchday squad in each of United's three most recent matches.

Ruben Amorim has reminded Marcus Rashford that he has a “big responsibility” to help turn Manchester United’s fortunes around amid his continued omission from matchday squads. Rashford was initially dropped for the 2-1 victory in the Manchester derby on December 15,

Marcus Rashford's absence from Manchester United's last three games, including the Boxing Day clash against Wolves, strongly suggests that his time at Old Trafford is coming to an end. A January transfer now seems highly likely.

Marcus Rashford has returned to the Manchester United squad after a four-game exile, with the forward named on the bench against Newcastle United.

Marcus Rashford has not been part of a Manchester United squad since their 2-1 victory over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League