Manchester United Champions League winner Rio Ferdinand admitted he was "worried" about Marcus Rashford after a woeful performance contributed to a 1-0 defeat against struggling Everton at Goodison Park.
United's hopes of a top four finish were left in tatter after their latest alarmingly poor display, with Rashford failing to shine as he was handed a rare start by interim boss Ralf Rangnick.
"He's left me worried and I'm asking a lot of questions about what is going on behind the scenes. Slumped shoulders, not as confident," Ferdinand said on BT Sport, as he reflected on Rashford's performance before he was substituted in the second half.
"I think it stems from the uncertainty of the football club. He's a local boy, who is desperate for this football club to do well. He grew up on success, it's all he saw. It's deception as a football player that you hide what you're really feeling.
"I don't think he can hide it through his body language. He wants some success back at the club." In an impassioned and lengthy speech, Ferdinand went on to speak about the “responsibility" and “pressure" that comes with playing for a club which is currently in limbo and facing a great deal of uncertainty."
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