Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has provided insights into Marcus Rashford’s current challenges with the team’s style of play. Rashford, since his impressive 30-goal season during the 2022/23 campaign, has been struggling to find consistent form. Last season, he managed only eight goals, and despite scoring four goals so far this season, his performance remains uneven. Additionally, he was notably excluded from the England squad during the international break. In a surprising decision, manager Erik ten Hag substituted Rashford at half-time, which Saha believes reflects deeper issues within the team.
Louis Saha said, “Marcus Rashford isn’t necessarily a guy who always plays with a smile on his face, like Ronaldinho. Can you ask him to change his personality? No. In terms of his approach, sometimes he’s trying to do too much, and it can be frustrating when things don’t go your way. Everyone can be frustrated – as fans, we are frustrated, so imagine how the players feel. I’m sure that when he gets back into it and is enjoying football again, his body language will change too. The football that they are playing is not enjoyable. I was surprised against Porto that he came off at half-time after scoring, when he’s just finding his feet, and the next week he was playing. I’m baffled with the decisions sometimes.”
Saha’s observation reflects a broader concern about the atmosphere and strategies at Manchester United, suggesting that Rashford’s struggles are intertwined with the team’s overall performance issues.
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