MARCUS RASHFORD claims he’s been suffering in an “inconsistent environment for a very long time” in an apparent dig at Manchester United.
The England winger, 27, has sparked back into life after joining Barcelona on a season-long loan from boyhood club United this summer.
The Sun revealed that Barca are "ecstatic" with Rashford’s form and have been left particularly impressed with his work ethic.
After being iced out by United boss Ruben Amorim in the summer, Rashford is back with Thomas Tuchel’s England squad preparing for the World Cup qualifier in Latvia on Tuesday night.
The United loanee has more goal involvements than any other Barcelona player across all competitions this season, with his three goals and five assists.
After being quizzed on Tuchel's recent call for consistency, Rashford told ITV in a video that was posted on X before being deleted: “I feel like I've been in an inconsistent environment for a very, very long time.
“So it's even more difficult to be consistent. I think consistency is what I need to bring into my game and I'm looking to do that.
“Obviously, I want to be at my best, not sometimes, but as often as possible.
“When people talk about consistency, in order to be consistent in anything, not just sports, you need consistent variables like in your life.
“And in the way you train, and we've just had so many changes so far in my career.
“But, like I said, I have to look forward, and that's definitely one of the things that I'd want to put right and improve on, to be at my best more often.
“Because when I'm at my best, I really enjoy everything about the sport, so, yeah, being there is a special thing for me.”
Rashford, who joined United at the age of seven, has his heart set on signing a permanent deal for around £25m at Barcelona before the 2026 World Cup in the Americas.
The Old Trafford academy graduate previously described United as “reactionary" and being in “no man's land” in a bombshell interview with Gary Lineker and Micah Richards.
Speaking on the Rest is Football podcast in August, Rashford said: "If your direction's always changing, you can't expect to be able to win the league.
“We've been way below where we deem United to be. But then if you take a step back, which I've been able to do, especially over the last six months - what do you expect?
“To start a transition, you have to make a plan and stick to it. So this is the thing that I feel - it's not easy.
“But this is where I speak about being realistic with what your situation is.
“I feel like we've had that many different managers and different ideas and different strategies in order to win … you end up in the middle of - you end up in no man's land.”
Rashford’s move to Spain has put him back in contention for the World Cup after missing out on Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad.
The winger was called back to Tuchel's first Three Lions group back in March - but missed the June camp due to injury.
Beyond the numbers, Rashford is winning the support of the normally harsh Catalan faithful.
Injuries to Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski have opened the door for Rashford's resurgence, giving him an extended run in Hansi Flick's starting XI.
He has started in six of the past seven matches across all competitions.
The only time he didn't start, against Getafe, was because he arrived late to the team's morning meeting, although he did play the entire second half.
Rashford's standout Champions League performance against Newcastle drew particular praise from Flick.
Rashford's most successful season occurred under former United boss Erik ten Hag, scoring 30 goals across all competitions.
vitinha23
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Keep insulting Manchester United, you ungrateful bastard, you will soon regret joining Barca after a short time. Don't worry, just wait and see, idiot. Keep on opening your stinky mouth to talk rubbish. Is it bad Manchester United overpaid you for doing nothing in such a long time?
Niccdortu
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What does inconsistent environment even mean?
Sidams
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In the 9seasons he was in EPL , only twice did he scored 17goals a season other than that he underperformed for the wages he was paid. Lets se how he does in LaLiga
Tocilostyz
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There was Man Untd before you & there will be Man Untd after you my boy... Relax 😌
Butbcmrty
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Rashford u're so childish...
zutbklnsuy
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Blame it upon yourself. You are too arrogant to accept.
RapagGHUpcoming
4
Man united didn't waste you , you didn't train harder enough to reach your potentials like mbappe and Ronaldo
Vowiklmosu
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Ya, now u go barca n have bad influence on them
niu4you08
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you form part of the inconsistency, bro rest.
SHRK
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mu just small club
pythagorasofficial
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Look at who’s talking about consistency or inconsistency environment. Do you even know how many times the club have forgiven him due to his lack of professionalism? He clubs, came to trainings and meetings late, crashed his car. Yet, he’s forgiven cos of the spoilt brat that he is. Now it’s not even about his talent. The talent his there, one of the explosive wingers. But he’s not consistent himself. Let Barca players be praising him now cos he’s delivering. Next season when he doesn’t, don’t come yapping here. One season on, one season off. That’s what he is. Man Utd took a lot of sh****t Barca wouldn’t have taken. All in all, I wish him all the best.
Hucadmsz
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You scored 30 goals in a season, doesn't mean you there.
Hucadmsz
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My Bru, you're not Cristiano or Messi, every manager has his own philosophy. You've not arrived yet.
ALEXANDERSALEKXZ10
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To hell with your papa. Why did you chose to stay when it’s inconvenient environment. You’re the most pathetic foolish average player have ever seen. You’re just a growing grass in front MU. Dead woods are out there bluffing when they have to play for their survival to be able to get signed. Average player smh
😂😂 Bro just called Rashford Deadwood, if Rashford is Deadwood then what should we call your entire First 11...As Average as he is ...... he is better than your entire team.... Don't cry no more.. very soon he will no longer be yours
Luddkmpsuy
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To hell with your papa. Why did you chose to stay when it’s inconvenient environment. You’re the most pathetic foolish average player have ever seen. You’re just a growing grass in front MU. Dead woods are out there bluffing when they have to play for their survival to be able to get signed. Average player smh
thiagowang
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I always thought Rashford isn't really a Barca type player, the way he plays is kind of offbeat for their setup
dominant-S
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what happened to just keeping quiet? you begin to speak ill of the club that raised you and make you who you're now. he failed himself to live up to expectation and start talking s**t about your roots just because your current partner is giving temporal orgasms.
recbdnuy
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Bottom line, leaving united was simply the better decision! Great for all parties
voebeipsuy
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Bullshit excuse. You all made yourselves inconsistent by thinking that you guys were superstars and bigger than the club when you guys were just regular stars.goodluck to you all but we move .
Move to 9th place 🤣
voebeipsuy
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U are a fool, u collect more money than any other players in the team, they took ur responsibility since I are kid, butvu betrayed man united and management
Even when he scored 20 a goals a season still Man United were trash
voebeipsuy
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U are a fool, u collect more money than any other players in the team, they took ur responsibility since I are kid, butvu betrayed man united and management
Man U trash
haliru86
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U are a fool, u collect more money than any other players in the team, they took ur responsibility since I are kid, butvu betrayed man united and management
KasongoWaKenya
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You and Sancho were the reason United has been sacking Manager's.... Useless high earner
Lets see what happens.
keaadt
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Oh so money you received every week was not inconvenienced for you. Just grab it and go have fun. It’s not the environment it was you the problem
Ayodele4333
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rubbish
cisbdeknuy
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rashford blames others now for his own doings this guy must be the biggest fool ever
Daphoenix23
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This is what happens when you desperately want to make ungrateful players the center price of your project.. the environment was inconsistent but you got the 325k a week and was consistent with the clubs, drinks and speeding with the Rolly ehn… Changing coaches every 2/3 years is common in football especially when results are not coming good not just at MAN UTD, it’s happened at Real Madrid, Barca (the Last coach to stay four years straight at Barca was Guardiola, every other coach after has been 2/3 years) so this excuse isn’t making any sense. You and your fellow ungrateful average players like Scamcho have been the reason for the sacking of many coaches, you may have started the season well at Barca thanks to injuries to Yamal, Raphinah and Lewandowski… Let’s wait come end of season and see if it will still be the same, always a trash boy Trashford…
Wasciktz
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You have never been consistent since the first day
dannie17
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You and Sancho were the reason United has been sacking Manager's.... Useless high earner
emondorock
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Not so inconsistent at the Manchester night clubs he was a regular every week. I hope he stays at Barcelona for good
AdrianShion
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how many top player playing in top team with coach/manager changing every 2-3 years but still manage to thrive? it's completely nonsense coming from a 'top player'.
Zesadekruz
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I think the biggest mistake Man U make was not giving Marcus Rashford the captain of the side instead of Bruno that is where is game taken a dive
fakdeinrsy
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Rashford is a very idiot, childish boy. Players who talk like that are those completely bought, and you there is a chance that you will be back at Old Trafford next season. Basically you are calling you team words. Also I guess United took you to night club and makes you come late twice for training. After few goals ad assists, the lad thinks he is already a "Messi", I laugh in Spanish🤣🤣
comment coming from a black African baboon
fakdeinrsy
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idiot you dey think about the not follow there rules and see what will happen to you big idiot
is coming from a black idiot
Kanabdiu
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idiot you dey think about the not follow there rules and see what will happen to you big idiot
losdkoprty
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leave and become great again.
bamadiloty
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Continue going to night clubs the go late to training the next day as you used to do in Manchester, you think you have improved just because there you have been following rules,,, which you weren't following in Manchester because you thought you are untouchable, since you are an English player.... Rubbish..
Pain pain pain 🤣🤣🤣
BobbySaGE
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Continue going to night clubs the go late to training the next day as you used to do in Manchester, you think you have improved just because there you have been following rules,,, which you weren't following in Manchester because you thought you are untouchable, since you are an English player.... Rubbish..
Don’t mind him. Stupid ingrate player. Manchester United is bad but Bruno is outstanding among all the players. So rashford what can you tell us Manchester United gave you everything
Yobbdemnz
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Yozblnprst
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Continue going to night clubs the go late to training the next day as you used to do in Manchester, you think you have improved just because there you have been following rules,,, which you weren't following in Manchester because you thought you are untouchable, since you are an English player.... Rubbish..
Gear5OnePiece__Luffy
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Whose fault is that?
Mula0777
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Barcelona is in a very bad state if they have to count on the likes of Rashford...
It can never happen forget the fact that I’m a Man U fan. Rashford is trash and he’s lazy Barca went for that guy for his name and the easy transfer fee not because they could rely on him lol
fecbcelnpr
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The player explain himself and what are you talking about meaning you know the player more than himself Could you imagine how people those days become so useless so heartless so idiot
Nuyakmo
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Rashford had been in good form for united in last few seasons and earn 375k, what's he saying.
KapeloUnited
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Rashford is a very idiot, childish boy. Players who talk like that are those completely bought, and you there is a chance that you will be back at Old Trafford next season. Basically you are calling you team words. Also I guess United took you to night club and makes you come late twice for training. After few goals ad assists, the lad thinks he is already a "Messi", I laugh in Spanish🤣🤣
haznrtuy
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You should have proof your worth at your boyhood club. You failed to make your own club proud not even your fans. Everyone at united is angry with you. You let them down and you disappointed them. You can’t blame any manager at the club for not trusting your capabilities.
Zueacknsu
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Barcelona is in a very bad state if they have to count on the likes of Rashford...
Yidbceprty
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When talking jxt talk careful and leave some gap for filling them tomorrow what if thing go wrong
vuaabdipu
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Flick is transforming him He's getting better 8 goal contributions for Barcelona are good so far
huacelmtuy
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Bullshit excuse. You all made yourselves inconsistent by thinking that you guys were superstars and bigger than the club when you guys were just regular stars.goodluck to you all but we move .