Inform Marcus Rashford the key for Erik ten Hag Old Trafford success – opinion

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·20 settembre 2024

Inform Marcus Rashford the key for Erik ten Hag Old Trafford success – opinion

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford looked back to his best this week after three goals in the last two games against Southampton and Barnsley.

In recent months Marcus Rashford has looked like an isolated figure at Old Trafford with the academy graduate having a lengthy spell away from his best form.

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Rashford was the main outlet for goals in Erik ten Hag’s debut season with 30 goals in 2022/23 but has struggled to find consistency ever since.

The English international’s form had dropped off with the 26-year-old losing his place in the England squad with many pundits taking issue with Rashford’s energy levels and performances in recent months.

The Manchester United striker has recently hit back at the ex-players ‘bullying’ claiming it was unfair to single him out.

However, Rashford scored the second goal at Saint Mary’s in a 3-0 win against Southampton last weekend.

The Red Devils’ star continued his form with an impressive showing against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup with two goals to his name.

His first goal reflected a player full of confidence after skipping past his defender and confidently slotting the ball into the far left corner.

Manchester United’s number 10 will be looking to continue his form this weekend as the Red Devils face a trip to Selhurst Park to face Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace.

Inform Marcus Rashford raises the level of Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United

It is clear that Ten Hag believes in Rashford because he stuck with the winger through his bad form.

The former Ajax boss will be hoping that his star player can repay that faith in the coming weeks and return to his previous goal-scoring form.

The Dutch coach also has impressive youngsters Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garancho providing the goods which is a good headache for the manager to deal with.

If Rashford can remain confident, the Manchester United boss will be delighted as it raises the threat in his attack.

There is no doubt that Manchester United look a better side when Rashford is at his best and Ten Hag will be hoping he can rely on his star man once again in the coming weeks.