Erik ten Hag has labeled Marcus Rashford as a “class player” following the Englishman’s recent upturn in form.
Ten Hag expressed that Rashford understands when he is struggling to deliver top performances and how to return to top shape.
Erik ten Hag also shared that Marcus Rashford has taken necessary measures to get back to his best.
Marcus Rashford Is A Class Player – Erik ten Hag Says
The Dutchman further stressed that Rashford must continue in his rich vein of form and tagged him “a class player”.
Speaking in a pre-match presser ahead of Manchester United’s clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, on September 21, 2024, the former Ajax boss said:
“Marcus Rashford knows when there are setbacks how to get fightback, how to set his career, his performance.
“He took control of it and so he is on the way back. He has started the season very good now he has to continue and to progress. He’s a class player”.
Erik ten Hag On Marcus Rashford’s Discipline
Additionally, Ten Hag touched on the “lifestyle” of Rashford and indicated that he feels the England international is quite aware of the importance of it.
The 54-year-old said: “I think he always knew, and every player knows how important lifestyle is. When your lifestyle is not right you can’t perform.”
Erik ten Hag added that a player doesn’t get to the needed levels when they aren’t quite disciplined.
He stated: “You don’t get the right levels when you don’t have a good and disciplined life away from Carrington.”
Recall in January 2024, Rashford faced disciplinary action when he was dropped for Manchester United’s FA Cup fourth-round tie against Newport County, after taking an unauthorized trip to Belfast.
Marcus Rashford In The 2024/25 Season
The Englishman has been good this term, as he is on a two-game scoring streak, having found the back of the net in Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Southampton on September 14, 2024.
Rashford also registered a brace in Erik ten Hag’s side’s 7-0 smashing win over Barnsley in a 3rd round fixture of the EFL Cup.
Marcus Rashford has featured in all of Manchester United’s matches this campaign, finding the back of the net 3 times and providing 1 assist.
Meanwhile, Rashford was heavily criticized in the 2023/24 season for his inability to showcase his brilliance consistently, with the academy graduate scoring a meager 8 goals and providing 6 assists in 43 matches.
Before last season, Marcus Rashford had a standout first campaign under Ten Hag, scoring a career-high 30 goals and providing an impressive 11 assists in 56 appearances across all competitions.
Manchester United
The Old Trafford side currently occupy the 10th spot on the English Premier League table, with 6 points from 4 matches, having won 2 games and lost 2 games.
Manchester United had a busy summer, bringing in several top stars, including Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, and Manuel Ugarte.
Erik ten Hag’s side are aiming to finish in the top 4 this season and mount a challenge for the Premier League crown alongside battle to win the cup competitions they are involved in.
