Erik ten Hag saluted “ketchup bottle” Marcus Rashford after the Manchester United ahead ended his purpose drought of their victory at Southampton.
Rashford doubled United’s lead at St Mary’s when he curled a 20-yard effort previous Aaron Ramsdale, whereas Matthijs de Ligt and Alejandro Garnacho had been additionally on track for the guests.
It was the 26-year-old’s 132nd purpose for the membership, however first since he discovered the web within the Pink Devils’ FA Cup victory over Liverpool at Previous Trafford.
Rashford was the topic of criticism for his efficiency in United’s 3-0 defeat towards the Reds previous to the worldwide break.
Nevertheless, Ten Hag felt that “negativity” was unjustified and is backing his ahead to construct momentum, referencing an analogy as soon as utilised by Cristiano Ronaldo.
“It’s essential we don’t take note of what the surface world is saying, however there was an excessive amount of negativity about him,” the Dutchman mentioned of Rashford.
“He created two nice possibilities in that recreation [the defeat to Liverpool]. In different video games this season, he has performed very effectively.
“He deserved that purpose [against Southampton], however he needed to work for it. That’s what he’s doing, and then you definately get a reward.
“As soon as, a striker was speaking a couple of ketchup bottle; as soon as it’s going, it’s coming extra.”
“He has already scored so many targets for Manchester United. At his age, the variety of targets is wonderful, and I’m positive he’ll rating many extra targets.”
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