Marcus Rashford’s performance in Manchester United’s pre-season friendly against Arsenal has left fans excited for the upcoming season. A clip circulating on social media shows Rashford dropping deep to help the team execute a quick counter-attack. His sharp one-touch passes and decision-making impressed supporters, who believe he has made improvements under the guidance of new assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Rashford, who played 45 minutes in the friendly, showcased his ability to become an outlet for his teammates and play quick one-twos. This style of play helped Manchester United break through Arsenal’s midfield and defense. Although the attack did not result in a goal, fans are optimistic about Rashford’s performance. They appreciate his ability to make quick decisions and reduce the number of touches on the ball. This has been an area of criticism for Rashford in the past, but it seems that he is benefiting from the coaching staff’s influence.
Some fans are confident that Rashford will have a standout season and prove his critics wrong. They believe that he is set to silence those who have questioned his decision-making and criticized his performances. One fan even attributed Rashford’s improvement to the influence of Ruud van Nistelrooy, suggesting that the former Manchester United player’s coaching is already making a positive impact.
Last season was a challenging one for Rashford, as he struggled for form and scored only seven goals in 33 Premier League appearances. His dip in performance led to him missing out on a place in the England squad for Euro 2020. However, with the addition of Van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager Rene Hake to the coaching staff at Carrington, there is hope that Rashford can regain his best form.
There is still time for Rashford to continue learning and developing before the start of the season. Manchester United will kick off their campaign with the Community Shield against rivals Manchester City on August 10. As the team continues their pre-season tour in the United States, facing Real Betis in San Diego and Liverpool in South Carolina, Rashford will have further opportunities to showcase his progress.
Although Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat against Arsenal in the friendly, there were positive signs from Rashford that have left fans excited for what he can bring to the team in the upcoming season.