Man United star Marcus Rashford ‘takes up new sport’ as he looks to keep in top shape and impress new boss Ruben Amorim

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has taken up a new sport as he looks to impress new head coach Ruben Amorim.

Amorim will take charge of his first game as United boss on Sunday when his side take on Ipswich.

Rashford will be determined to build more consistency under Amorim after scoring just once in 11 Premier League appearances so far this season.

The 27-year-old will be keen to recapture the form that saw him score 30 goals in all competitions in the 2022/2023 season.

If he can impress enough, Rashford could force his way into the England squad after not being selected for Euro 2024 and subsequent fixtures.

Rashford used his time during the recent international break to work on a new sport.

As reported by The sunRashford took up boxing and mixed martial arts.

Rashford also had sessions with a fighter who specializes in Muay Thai.

United are backing Rashford’s actions and believe it will help him maintain his fitness.

Rashford recently went to New York, where he attended a basketball game and a UFC cage fight.

A source told The Sun: ‘Marcus has really been in contention in recent years.

‘He has always enjoyed watching boxing with his friends, but has also developed an interest in MMA as the sport has become more popular.

‘The club knows it and has no problem with it.

‘They just think it’s a nice extra fitness training.’

Rashford will be determined to start under Amorim after going eight games without a goal.

The last time he found the net was in the 3-3 draw against Porto in the Europa League on October 3.