Four games, four big zero‘s. Former England international and one of the brightest British football talents continues with the same form he was in during the last season – bad. Marcus Rashford is totally out of form, even thou he had the whole off season to prepare, since he was rightfully omitted from the EURO 2024 squad by former manager Gareth Southgate. And yet, he failed to record a single goal or assist in all four games he started this season (three in the Premier League one in the Community Shield). Certainly, his confidence is not what it used to be, and that certainly has something to do with the current coach Erik ten Hag, but ‘over the top‘ criticism from the former Manchester United legends is maybe another problem. At least that‘s what sources close to the player are saying.Marcus Rashford has been doing some gym work during the international break. Do you think we’re seeing a better version of Rashford starting from this week. https://t.co/rWth5XKyvA pic.twitter.com/OSMUUXqA4F— Baz (@Punteriann) September 14, 2024 TV pundits that have criticized Rashford recently include ex-United players Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Teddy Sheringham.“When someone else misplaces a pass it does not get mentioned, but when it is Marcus it’s different. Very different. The criticism coming his way is an onslaught. It is bullying. Supporters believe what senior ex-players say, which only makes worse. The club have spent 100 million pouns on central strikers and Marcus is back out wide, as a facilitator. And he is doing his job in that regard. It isn’t his fault the chances aren’t being put away“ a source close to Rashford told ‚i‘.This man doesn’t turn a deaf ear! Ten Hag counters RonaldoRashford tried his best to get his form back, as he scored only seven goals last season, and posted pictures of individual trainings during the international break. As a reminder, Neville criticized Rashford’s display in United’s 3-0 loss to Liverpool.“There’s no confidence. He had a one on one with Konate and he’s ended back up at centre-back. The United fans aren’t going to let him get away with that. Whatever happens, you still have to go for it and take the one on one on. He might not be having a great day, great time, but he’s just turned back and that tells you where his head is at. It’s been going on 14 months, he scored 30 goals the season before last. The game doesn’t look enjoyable for him right now and that’s sad“ he said to Sky Sports.Garnacho again likes an anti-Ten Hag tweetAs for Roy Keane, he took a different approach to Neville‘s, which suits his personality more.“I wouldn’t say I’m worried about him, but you look at him and there’s something amiss. The people around him, whether it be family or his manager, who’s on his case every day? Who is giving him an old-fashioned kick up the a*** and saying ‘Come on, we need more from you’. If you want to be this leader, and you’re on the big contracts, then there is that responsibility“ he said Stick To Football podcast in April.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 4Saturday 14.30: (4.90) Southampton (3.60) Man.Utd. (1.75)17.00: (1.38) Brighton (4.80) Ipswich (8.50)17.00: (1.70) Crystal Palace (3.60) Leicester (5.30)17.00: (2.50) Fulham (3.50) West Ham (2.95)17.00: (1.23) Liverpool (6.50) Nott.Forest (12.0)17.00: (1.20) Man.City (8.00) Brentford (14.0)19.30: (1.52) Aston Villa (4.20) Everton (6.25)22.00: (3.35) Bournemouth (3.60) Chelsea (2.10)Sunday 16.00: (2.95) Tottenham (3.60) Arsenal (2.45)18.30: (3.50) Wolverhampton (3.60) Newcastle (2.15)***odds are subject to change***
