It is difficult for a player to see the fans of a club that has been home for a number of years turn their back and no longer give the same level of support. Compared to what Marcus Rashford is experiencing at Aston Villa, the Manchester United supporters have given the England international every reason to want to leave his parent club.
A post on social media, which was shared on X by UtdDistrict, displayed Rashford's Instagram post with the caption "Feeling Good."
This prompted a fan to bemoan the attacker's interest in boxing events and make an illegitimate point about being fit during the summer months compared to when the season is in full swing.
Rashford responded, simply stating that he is fully fit at the moment. It is this type of nagging from fans that can be exhausting for players. Having to deal with unnecessary and personal attacks on a daily basis, particularly from something that should have been seen exclusively as a positive, is what can drive a player from their current home.
In the case of Rashford at United, the attacker is now in a position where even if he were to score a hat trick, the reaction would likely consist of those asking as to why it did not happen sooner.
Why staying at Aston Villa could be the better option
Compare his overall treatment at United to that of Villa. Unai Emery has allowed him to shine, and because of his performances at Villa, Rashford has seen his name reintroduced into the England squad under Thomas Tuchel.
The money might not be the same, and for this year, Champions League is out of play, but for Rashford, staying at Villa will give him something that the other clubs, and certainly not United, can offer. Villa can give him peace of mind.