Live broadcast on August 3 news in The Overlap program, Manchester United striker Rushford talked about The situation after he lost penalty kick in Euro 2020. He said that the abuse he suffered after losing his point might have lost his love for football a little.
Rushford said like this: “I may have lost my love for football slightly when I lost the point in Euro 2020 and was abused by racism, but that didn’t last long. I was depressed for several months, maybe that was the time when it came to my mind more times.”
“After that, I was fine. I was very eager to play in Manchester United’s shirt again. I like playing football. When I did this, I wanted to play for England again. For me, it is very important to start for England in major events. I have been starting for 18 months in several major competitions, and then I am not starting when I enter the championship.”
“As a player, it is important for me to try to determine this position and try to bring my ability into the team. We have many excellent players and each player has his own time, but I haven’t got the right chance in the major championships yet.”
“If we do the little things well, we can compete with the best team in the world, as we have proved. There is still a next step to do, and I believe we can do it. Everyone in the team is at a good age. We have a good chance and I don’t want it to slip away.”
(Ma Dongyu)