Rashford faces big challenge if he goes to Dortmund
Marcus Rashford is on the verge of a move to Borussia Dortmund, but this could prove to be the biggest challenge of his career.
Rashford was once seen as a professional icon, but his image has declined in recent seasons. Under manager Ruben Amorim, the player was regularly dropped from the squad for disciplinary issues. Despite returning to the bench in the recent defeat to Newcastle United, he did not play. Last month, Rashford expressed his desire to seek "a fresh start".
However, moving to Dortmund could be a risky move. The German club is known for its strict rules and heavy penalties. The team's penalty list, recently leaked, shows the rigour of Dortmund's discipline: being late costs €100 for every minute late to training, medicals, meals, rising to €3,000 on matchdays; being absent costs €5,000; minor offences cost €250 and refusing to sign autographs can result in a fine of €2,000.
With a history of disciplinary violations, Rashford will face enormous pressure at Dortmund. Not only will he have to comply with the rules, he will also have to completely change his attitude. Coach Nuri Sahin also stressed that the player needs to show professionalism in every action.
Rashford is forced to change to revive his career. Successful players at Dortmund must strictly adhere to it. If they cannot overcome the pressure, Dortmund can become a "death zone" for Rashford.
Dortmund fans' expectations are also a challenge. With Dortmund sixth in the Bundesliga, they need a star who can make an immediate impact, not a player with disciplinary issues.
In short, discipline will be the biggest problem for Rashford. To succeed at Dortmund, he needs to completely change his attitude and behavior after the troubles at Man United.
