In 2023–2024, Marcus Rashford, a top player for Manchester United, hasn’t exactly lit up the Premier League. Journalist Ben Jacobs has recently told GIVEMESPORT what Erik ten Hag can do to get the Englishman back to his goal-scoring best.
Rashford has just one goal and one assist between them since the start of the current season, following a 30-goal season the previous time around.
News about Manchester United: Marcus Rashford
Without a doubt, the Red Devils’ campaign has gotten off to a wild start, which has put Erik ten Hag under constant scrutiny. After assuming the team’s leadership role last summer, the Dutchman has had a lot of success. He finished in third place and ended the team’s six-year trophy drought by defeating Newcastle United 2-0 in the Carabao Cup.
They haven’t done well at home, losing more games than winning, but more concerningly, their performances have been plodding. After losing to Brighton & Hove Albion, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur in north London, Manchester United is currently in ninth place in the Premier League table. Their victories over Burnley, Nottingham Forest, and Wolverhampton Wanderers have just barely kept them afloat.
Premier League team for Manchester United against. Marcus Rashford 2023–2024
Outcome
team ranking
Average score
7:00
Third
Aims
1.
=2d
Supports
1.
First
shots in a match
4.3%
first
each game’s key passes
In 1.3
Fourth
Every game, dribbles
In 2.7
first
Figures sourced from WhoScored
The former Ajax manager appears to be under less pressure now that his team defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 thanks to a hard-working performance. Given his inconsistent performance, Rashford—who presently makes £300,000 per week—remains under fire. Despite his manager’s suggestion in May that there is “a lot of room for improvement,” the Englishman scored a career-high 30 goals last season while running with the goal-scoring duties (via MailOnline).
“I believe so. His game still has a lot of space for growth. I have no doubt that he can score more. For example, he didn’t score many goals in the previous ten games. It’s only two or three, I believe, so he can get better.
According to transfer insider Jones, a new right-winger might provide the unimpressive forward a tenfold lift. Given that Jadon Sancho and Antony, who together make £450k a week at the club, are presently sidelined, Ten Hag should seriously consider searching the winter transfer window as a way to give Rashford another chance to recover his shooting form, according to the dependable source. Conversing with GIVEMESPORT
“His [Marcus Rashford] getting to know Rasmus Hojlund, and because Jadon Sancho might leave, there might be another winner in January as well. We have no idea what fate has in store for Antony.
“It is obvious that Manchester United needs balance if they are to advance in the Champions League and qualify for the tournament this year. It won’t be all Rashford goals.” Thus, I believe that a January addition—even if it comes from the opposing team—could benefit Rashford as well by providing some relief from the strain and by adding another competent player, which is undoubtedly what Manchester United needs.
£148 million replacement for Jadon Sancho found
The public dispute between Sancho and Ten Hag doesn’t seem to be going away, which has raised speculation about the former Borussia Dortmund winger leaving in January. Who, then, should Ten Hag and the Manchester United administration try to sign in January?
The Dutchman’s top choice is believed to be Serge Gnabry, who is presently making his living for German powerhouse Bayern Munich, according to MailOnline. After having a difficult time adjusting to life at Arsenal, the German international has scored 82 goals and provided 51 assists in 224 games for the defending Bundesliga winners.
Rio Ferdinand, a legend at Manchester United, called Gnabry “world-class.” Transfermarkt values him at £48 million, and he might be crucial to the team’s continued success. The Greater Manchester team is also well aware of his highly skilled abilities, as seen by the fast wide player’s goal in their 4-3 Champions League opening loss against Gnabry’s employers.
Jadon Sancho’s statistics with Manchester United
Presences
82%
Aims
Twelve
Supports
Six
Cards in yellow
0%
Card reds
0%
All data sourced from Transfermarkt
On the other hand, it seems that Ten Hag is also planning to purchase Federico Chiesa of Juventus for the winter, per the Italian publication Calciomercato. With four goals and an assist in six games thus far in 2023–24, the Italian attacker has been a standout member of the Old Lady. Nonetheless, the article implies that the 25-year-old’s present employers are eager to keep him on through 2026.
Ten Hag will need to buy a right-sided frontman if he wants his team to compete with teams like their cross-town rivals. This is because Antony’s recovery date is still unknown and Sancho’s future at Old Trafford is very much up in the air.
