Marcus Rashford is currently in great shape at Manchester United and Erik ten Hag sees him as an important weapon in the duel with Manchester City. Saturday afternoon in the Premier League, the always fraught Manchester derby is scheduled and United receives the Citizens at Old Trafford. The coach sees an important role for Rashford. “We can use it as a tactical weapon.”
Went in October the Red Devils still down 6-3 at the Etihad Stadium. Ten Hag is looking for revenge against the arch rival, but knows what kind of opponent he will have to visit. “I think we can compete with any team, but when they are at their best, Manchester City is of course a difficult opponent for everyone,” said the coach in conversation with talkSPORT.
Striker Rashford has since been involved in 21 goals in 25 appearances for his club in all competitions. Ten Hag acknowledges that the Englishman is in great shape and therefore sees him as an important weapon in the city derby. “We can use him as a tactical weapon, he is currently scoring from any position. If he keeps this focus and he continues to invest in training and matches, I am convinced that he will score even more,” the manager continued.
After a start full of peaks and valleys, Ten Hag United has got on track. He was crowned the manager who was able to book twenty victories with Manchester United the fastest after his appointment. The record champion has only lost to Aston Villa in the last twelve games. United currently occupies fourth place in the Premier League, nine points behind leaders Arsenal and four points behind number two Manchester City.
Related
More sports news
