Anthony Martial Starts as Marcus Rashford Benched for Manchester United’s Premier League Clash with Bournemouth
Marcus Rashford has been named among the substitutes for Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth with Anthony Martial back in the side.
Marcus Rashford Dropped After Disappointing Display
Marcus Rashford was dropped to the bench for the midweek win over Chelsea after a disappointing display against Newcastle United last weekend. Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, suggested that Rashford’s omission was due to squad rotation, with Anthony Martial also benched for the previous match.
Rashford Overcomes Illness to Make Squad
Rashford missed training on Friday due to illness, raising doubts about his availability for the Bournemouth game. However, he has recovered and is included in the squad for the match at Old Trafford.
Martial Returns to Spearhead the Attack
Ten Hag made two changes to the team that beat Chelsea, with Martial returning to the side as the main striker. Rasmus Hojlund drops out of the team to accommodate Martial’s return.
Ten Hag’s Confidence in Martial
Despite Martial’s poor performance against Newcastle, Ten Hag expressed confidence in the forward, stating that he is ready for his “opportunity.” Ten Hag emphasized the need for Martial to prove himself every day and praised his previous performance against Everton.
Other Team Updates
Sergio Reguilon starts at left-back, with Luke Shaw moving inside to partner Harry Maguire at centre-half. Raphael Varane is once again on the bench, as Victor Lindelof is ruled out.
Ten Hag’s Challenge to Rashford
In a press conference, Ten Hag challenged Rashford to follow the examples set by Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay, who have successfully returned to the first-team after difficult spells. He expressed confidence that Rashford will regain his form and emphasized that the best players who form the best team will play.
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