MAN UTD BOSS TEN HAG SHOWS SUPPORT FOR STRUGGLING RASHFORD
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has expressed his sympathy for Marcus Rashford, who has faced heavy criticism for his underwhelming performances this season. The 26-year-old forward has only managed to score eight goals in 40 games across all competitions, a significant drop from his impressive tally of 30 goals last season. Ten Hag believes that Rashford deserves the support of both the fans and the team, emphasizing that everyone knows what he is capable of and that he can bounce back from this disappointing campaign.
In a press conference ahead of United’s upcoming match against Burnley, Ten Hag stated, “I’ve got a lot of sympathy for Rashy, of course. Last year, he had a brilliant season. I think the best season in his career, he scored 30 goals. This season, he didn’t give the performances and people have been very critical. We have to back him.” The manager also highlighted the strong connection between the fans and the team, acknowledging the support they have shown, both at home and away matches.
Ten Hag also provided an injury update on several players, including Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, and Anthony Martial. While the squad remains the same for the Burnley match, Ten Hag revealed that Mount will be returning to the squad. He also mentioned that Shaw, Martinez, and Martial are progressing well and are expected to join team training in the coming weeks, potentially making them available for the final stages of the season.
