Marcus Rashford's 'inconsistent environment' remark speaks volumes following Man Utd exit

Marcus Rashford has opened up about the challenges he faced at Manchester United, and has appeared to suggest that the club's instability made it difficult for him to maintain consistent performances. The 27-year-old is currently on loan at Barcelona, with the Spanish club having the option to buy him permanently for just £30million.

The forward has played under a staggering eight different managers, including temporary stints from Michael Carrick, Ralf Rangnick, and Ruud van Nistelrooy, since Louis van Gaal gave him his first-team debut. He only managed to make over 100 appearances under three of these bosses: Erik ten Hag, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Rashford had a brief spell with Ruben Amorim last season, playing just six times before moving to Aston Villa on loan. After spending several months under the guidance of Unai Emery, he now finds himself working with Hansi Flick at Barcelona.

Adding to the list of his mentors, Thomas Tuchel is currently coaching him in the England national team after taking over from Gareth Southgate. Tuchel has previously emphasised the need for Rashford to achieve consistency if he wants to be recognised as a world-class player.

Now thriving at Barcelona, Rashford has responded to these remarks in an interview with ITV, stating: "For sure, consistency is a massive part of it. I feel like I have been in an inconsistent environment for a very long time, so it is even more difficult to be consistent.

"But I completely agree, I think consistency is what I need to bring into my game, and I am looking to do that. 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 sport, you need consistent variables in your life and the way you train. We have just had so many changes so far in my career.

"But I have to look forward, and that is definitely one of the things I want to put right and improve on to be at my best more often. When I am at my best, I really enjoy everything about the sport."

Following Rashford's departure, United have scarcely appeared more stable under Amorim's guidance. The Red Devils languish in 10th position but suffered an embarrassing Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby Town earlier this season and have appeared unconvincing in numerous fixtures.

A victory against Sunderland arrived before the international break to alleviate some concerns. However, United's next challenge sees them travel to Anfield where they'll face bitter rivals and current Premier League champions Liverpool on Sunday.