Manchester United have been having much trouble on the pitch, and part of it is due to their attackers not contributing enough. Antony, Rasmus Hojlund, Anthony Martial, Alejandro Garnacho and even star player Marcus Rashford have been poor in form this season. This has led the club to have a really bad start to the season.
Rashford in particular has been a disappointment, especially since he performed brilliantly last season. But manager Erik Ten Hag has reaffirmed his faith in his player.
Erik ten Hag defends Marcus Rashford
Manchester United had put their faith in Marcus Rashford, giving him a new bumper contract and making him one of the highest-paid players in the league. His performances last season suggested that he was on the rise, as he scored 30 goals for the club. He was absolutely crucial, as they won the Carabao Cup and grabbed a top-four finish. But instead, he has paled in comparison, which has hit the club really hard this season.
Recently, the team had a devastating 3-0 loss to Derby rivals Manchester City, where they were utterly outclassed and humiliated. After the match, it was revealed that Rashford had attended a party which was deemed unprofessional by the fans and club. While he was not suspended, he was made to apologize to the manager. He still missed the next match due to an injury.
Many thought that Rashford was no longer committed to the club, and that he was going to end up as another failure. But Erik Ten Hag still believes in his player. He recently clarified that Rasford is still dedicated and training hard. He said, “Marcus Rashford’s very committed to Manchester United, trust me. He’s investing hard work in training to get back into form. He’s 100% ready for today.”
Marcus Rashford’s performance this season
Marcus Rashford has not been living up to the high expectations that were laid on him. In the 10 Premier League games he has played in, he only has a shocking return of one goal. He has also not scored in the other competitions, in what is truly a dismal season for the player.
He last scored in September against Arsenal. There is no doubt that his absence of goals has negatively affected the team. Last season, he was saving them with his goals, which show the team’s dependence on him. This season he has been somewhat demotivated, not playing as energetically as he was before.
Marcus Rashford will hope to break his scoreless run when United face Copenhagen away tonight. Who will win the duel? Drop your predictions in the comments section.
