Manchester United’s star striker, Marcus Rashford, is facing a sluggish start to the season, prompting concerns from manager Erik ten Hag. The team suffered their fourth consecutive loss in the Premier League, a 1-0 defeat against Crystal Palace at home. Despite needing a crucial goal, Rashford was substituted in the 77th minute as Manchester United struggled to create clear-cut chances.
Rashford had an exceptional 2022-23 season with a career-high of 30 goals in 56 games for United. However, his performance has dipped at the beginning of the new season, managing to score only once in eight games. Erik ten Hag addressed Rashford’s current struggle, acknowledging that Rashford is aware of the need for improvement. The manager emphasized Rashford’s dedication and effort, expressing confidence that the goals will come with continued hard work and investment from both Rashford and the team.
The Manchester United team is facing a challenging period, enduring their worst start to a league season in 34 years, securing only nine points from seven games and scoring just seven goals while conceding 11. The pressure is mounting as they approach two critical games before the October international break. They will face Brentford in the Premier League and Galatasaray in the Champions League.
The coming matches will be crucial for Rashford and Manchester United as they strive to turn the tide and improve their performance, hoping to climb the league table and regain their winning momentum. The team will need to address their scoring woes and make strategic decisions to overcome this challenging phase in the season. The spotlight remains on Rashford as he aims to rediscover his goal-scoring form and contribute significantly to Manchester United’s success on the field.
