Quarter-final against Tottenham in the League Cup quarter-finals. Although Manchester United no longer see cup titles as the great sign of quality, success in the cup is and will remain important to Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese has realized he has to deal with all the questions there are about the United player, the finances, the management and the English climate. Before Thursday’s game, he therefore chose to answer questions about the Rashford situation.

The 27-year-old has recently given an interview in which he says he is ready for new challenges, with a clear allusion that he is open to exit. Ruben Amorim believes United’s former top scorer has plenty of new challenges to face in a Manchester United shirt.

-He is right. We also have a new challenge here. The greatest in football. We are in a difficult situation and I hope that all my players are ready,” Amorim begins, according to BBC Sport.

The United manager doesn’t waste time thinking about the long run, he needs Rashford here and now.

“I’m not talking about the future. I’m talking about the present. We are better with Marcus Rashford. A club like this needs great talent, and he is a great talent, says Amorim.