Erik ten Hag hailed Marcus Rashford as a “fixed risk” after his “nice” efficiency for Manchester United towards Burnley within the League Cup.
- Man Utd beat Burnley 2-0
- Eriksen & Rashford obtained on the scoresheet
- Ten Hag lauds striker for his efficiency
WHAT HAPPENED? Christian Eriksen opened the scoring at Previous Trafford earlier than Rashford doubled the lead with a superb solo objective to assist United beat Burnley 2-0 within the spherical of 16 tie on Wednesday. The England worldwide drove in direction of the opposition field from his personal half with Jack Cork and Jordan Beyer unable to cease him earlier than he unleashed a fierce strike that nestled into the underside nook for his ninth objective of the season. Ten Hag singled Rashford out for reward earlier than insisting his squad is “hungry” for achievement following the worldwide break.
WHAT THEY SAID: “He was nice. I believe he was a relentless risk and enjoying on the backline and was harmful together with his dribbling and motion. He runs a lot. Finally you get the profit,” The United boss advised Sky Sports activities after the match.
He added: “It was tough to get the press however we did. And we have to take extra profit from that. There may be nonetheless room for enchancment however I’m happy with the win. The gamers are hungry after the World Cup break. And it was nice to see a staff objective (for the primary).”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Rashford has been regularly rediscovering his greatest stage beneath Ten Hag for the reason that starting of the season. He was in distinctive type with England within the lately concluded World Cup the place he scored three targets in 5 appearances to assist his nation attain the quarter-final, solely to endure heartbreak towards France. The 25-year-old is raring to maneuver on from that disappointment after getting again on the scoresheet for his membership, as he stated: “It’s good to play once more. However it was a tricky recreation and it was good to get a win to take into the subsequent recreation. [The World Cup loss affects you] extra emotions-wise as a result of it was such a disappointing feeling to be knocked out and you must decide yourselves up. There isn’t any time to really feel sorry for your self. It’s good to decide up outcomes and fortunately we did that immediately. It was enjoyable to be on the market.”
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WHAT NEXT FOR RASHFORD? The United ahead will look to proceed his wealthy vein of type within the Premier League when the Crimson Devils go up towards Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.