Manchester United star Marcus Rashford’s poor kind continued towards Newcastle United on Saturday night as he delivered one other disappointing efficiency.
The Englishman was excellent within the Man United shirt final season with 30 objectives to his identify however he has scored solely twice on this marketing campaign. His insecurity in attacking conditions has been seen for a variety of weeks at membership degree and towards the Magpies, he had no impression within the sport, offensive or defensive clever.
In response to Whoscored statistics from the 1-0 defeat, Rashford registered solely 22 touches with 11 profitable passes at St James’ Park. He didn’t handle a shot on track and his physique language was poor. He didn’t present any defensive cowl for Aaron Wan-Bissaka and was outpaced by left-back Toni Livramento. He was dribbled previous twice.
It didn’t shock us when he was introduced off alongside Anthony Martial on the hour mark. Antony, who had a very good sport in midweek towards Galatasaray, confirmed extra intent going ahead. The Brazilian had 1 shot on track and will have scored an unlikely equaliser within the dying minutes if not for Harry Maguire being in an offside place.
United head coach Erik ten Hag has been vocal in his assist of Rashford this season and he has talked about repeatedly that the ahead wants simply 1 objective to recapture final season’s kind. Rashford did rating from the penalty spot at Everton final weekend, however it seems that has achieved nothing to enhance his mindset in entrance of objective.
He appeared pissed off with the necessity to observe again from the correct wing yesterday and was a spectator at instances, leaving Wan-Bissaka on his personal to deal with Anthony Gordon and Livramento. United can be again in league motion versus Chelsea on Wednesday night. Antony ought to begin forward of Rashford based mostly on what occurred on Tyneside.
