Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has defended Marcus Rashford, emphasizing that the criticism surrounding the striker has been excessive. Rashford, 26, ended his goal drought by scoring in United’s 3-0 victory over Southampton, his first goal since March.
Ten Hag, drawing a humorous analogy, likened Rashford’s return to form to a “ketchup bottle”—once the goals start flowing, more will follow. He praised the England international’s work ethic, highlighting his crucial contributions, even in recent games where he hadn’t scored.
Football pundits Peter Crouch and Joe Cole also commended Rashford’s mental resilience, noting a renewed sharpness in his performance. Both experts backed him to regain the form that saw him score 30 goals two seasons ago, and with extra training under assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy, Rashford appears hungry to prove his worth once again.
Crouch and Cole emphasized the importance of Rashford’s body language and consistency, urging him to target at least 20 goals this season to fully meet his potential. As one of Manchester United’s leading figures, the pressure on Rashford is intense, but with the support of his coach and teammates, he’s expected to rise to the challenge.
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