Erik ten Hag believes Marcus Rashford “knows he can do better” after scoring only one goal in eight outings for Manchester United.
WHAT OCCURED?
In 2022-23, the England international produced a career-best season, with a 30-goal return indicating that he had regained a lost spark. Rashford was regarded to be back among the world elite after signing a new five-year contract at Old Trafford.
THE LARGER IMAGE
His solitary goal of the season came in a 3-1 loss against Arsenal, and he has also failed to score in two games for England against Ukraine and Scotland. He has been rusty at times, with the ball going missing on a regular basis, and there are fears that he is regressing.
HOW THEY SAID IT
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Ten Hag is not very concerned for the time being, with Rashford expected to deliver, but the United manager admits that a purported superstar in his side needs to contribute more to the cause. “I think he knows he can do better than he is doing now, and I am sure it will come,” the Dutchman remarked. He works hard and continues to do so. He’ll net, he’ll finish, and it’ll come, but it won’t be automatic. He must invest heavily, and the team must also invest heavily around him.”
WHAT COMES NEXT?
There were audible moans in the fans when Rashford gave up control during United’s 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford, and it is now up to him to provide a reversal in personal and collective fortunes, beginning on Tuesday at home against Galatasaray in the Champions League.
