Marcus Rashford, who has been a consistent presence in Manchester United under the management of Erik ten Hag, is facing a potential threat to his starting position due to recent poor performances.
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, is currently under immense pressure following six defeats in their first 10 games of the season, marking the club’s worst start in 37 years. Rashford struggles on the pitch mirror the overall problems at United, with at least one member of Ten Hag’s coaching staff reportedly expressing concerns regarding Rashford’s body language and decision-making.
Marcus Rashford struggled once again as Manchester United lost to Galatasaray
While Rashford did provide an assist for Rasmus Hojlund’s goal in United’s 3-2 loss to Galatasaray on Tuesday, he was also responsible for a critical mistake during the game. With the score tied at 1-1 early in the second half, Rashford missed an opportunity to set up Bruno Fernandes with an open goal, a mistake that frustrated United fans.
Despite Rashford’s impressive performance last season, where he scored a career-best 30 goals and earned a lucrative new contract worth approximately £375,000 per week, he has struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only once in nine games this season. Sources within United have indicated that there are genuine concerns behind the scenes regarding Rashford’s loss of form, and questions are arising about his continued selection.
Should Ten Hag decide to bench Rashford for the upcoming match against Brentford, he has several options available. Players like Alejandro Garnacho, Facundo Pellistri, and Antony, who recently returned to the squad following allegations of domestic assault, could potentially replace Rashford.
While Ten Hag’s position is not immediately at risk despite United’s poor run of form, a defeat against Thomas Frank’s Brentford could increase pressure on the club’s board to take action. United currently lags behind in the race for a top-four finish.
Goalkeeper Andre Onana is expected to retain his place despite a recent error that led to a red card for Casemiro and raised doubts about his signing. Ten Hag emphasized the need for United to use their recent defeats as motivation to bounce back against Brentford, stating,
“In the end, the fans are disappointed as we are. We are also very disappointed. But that also has to be fuel, and that is the good thing about this team. Every time they find the energy in every game, at the start of every game. There was a team with a lot of energy and with good motivation going into the game.”
