Marcus Rashford rubbishes claims Manchester United players 'gave up' in Liverpool thrashing: 'That's nonsense!'

Marcus Rashford has hit out at the suggestion Manchester United players «gave up» during their 7-0 mauling at the hands of Liverpool. United were left shell-shocked after conceding six second-half goals against their bitter rivals at Anfield to suffer their heaviest defeat since 1931. Ad Following widespread criticism of their performance and attitude on the day, Rashford has come to the defence of his team-mates, admitting they were poor but refusing to accept the effort was lacking.

Premier LeagueWeghorst explains Anfield sign controversy was to 'wind up' Van Dijk4 HOURS AGO «We didn't give up, that's nonsense,” he said in the pre-match press conference ahead of United’s Europa League last-16 first leg tie against Real Betis. “We was unorganised — yes. Communication was bad — yes — that's why we conceded the goals.

»It comes down to the fact that I believe everyone was trying to get back into the game that much we came away from the team's principles, in and out of possession." 'Big mistake' — Hoddle says Spurs may have already missed ‘only’ trophy chance Weghorst explains Anfield sign controversy was to 'wind up' Van Dijk 'It was a joke' — Bellingham, Can fume at Chelsea retaken penalty decision Providing more insight into how things went so catastrophically wrong, Rashford confessed the players were not “in agreement” over how to stem the relentless Liverpool tide. «I felt like the forwards were trying to press just as a forward unit,” he added. “We weren't connected with the midfield — and then the same with the midfield and the defence.