[Valencia Shin Crosses]

Hopefully pressure won't get to him like it did to Marcus, because right now he's a light in the tunnel of shit season we're having.

Ralf's doing fantastic job on this lad, but the lad himself looks fearless without any guidance.

I really think people need to stop blaming Rashford's piss performances on "pressure" or mental health. He's been at the top level for 6 years now being one of our star players and playing in numerous huge games both in and out of form. Rashford was actually one of the better "big game" players we had for years.

It's not pressure, he's simply not the same player physically since the injury and without that physical advantage his faults are much more obvious as a poor decision maker and mediocre player technically.

 

[pratyush_utd]

 

[Van Piorsing]

I really think people need to stop blaming Rashford's piss performances on "pressure" or mental health. He's been at the top level for 6 years now being one of our star players and playing in numerous huge games both in and out of form. Rashford was actually one of the better "big game" players we had for years.

It's not pressure, he's simply not the same player physically since the injury and without that physical advantage his faults are much more obvious as a poor decision maker and mediocre player technically.

If that's the case then we should look closer how we dealt with the injury. If damage to his body prevents him from playing good then why aren't physios on to him 24/7 trying to get him to full physical fitness ?

Most of all, why is he still starting games if he got serious detriment to his physicality. Think someone needs to come forward to the media and speak what is actually wrong with Marcus, because in that rate Elanga & Sancho are nailed to start for years to come over him.

 

[ManchesterManchester]

Glad he scored; not convinced by the finish, on another day the keeper might have saved it. Very poor left foot shot straight at the keeper wasted earlier big chance from Sancho's pass.

I agree, I was hoping I wasn’t alone in thinking that. I’ll be honest, despite the impressive start, I haven’t seen any skills or attributes from him that make me think he’s going to be a top player.

Of course I hope I get proved wrong!

 

[city-puma]

He's going through a similar face that Greenwood did. Just doing the simple things, sticking to the 'book' and not doing anything too fancy.

Eventually though he will start to show his skills and beating his man when he becomes more settled.

Right now though, i'll take a run of goal scoring form like he's in!

Second this!

 

[city-puma]

What a great balance he has!

 

[jamesjimmybyrondean]

His attitude is very evident. You can feel it when he's on the pitch. It's like the complete opposite of Rashford

 

[Marwood]

People questioning his technical ability have never seen him play for reserves.

Nah that's not true.

Watched him in the U23's since he moved to that age category and I wasn't/aren't 100% convinced of that side of his game.

 

[Swiss_Red89]

Have to say his song is brilliant. Had it in my ear the whole day long

 

[Caesar2290]

That assist from Bruno though

It's amazing how a man who misplaces the ball for most of the match, can produce an Iniesta like assist out of the blue

 

[crossy1686]

One thing I just noticed was when he scored he immediately went to run to kick off again for the winner, but Bruno made him celebrate. Elite mentality.

I thought he was looking for the United fans…

 

[C'est Moi Cantona]

I have high hopes for him, a Mctominay up front sort of player, maybe not an elite talent, but gives a good 6-7 out of 10 sort of performances evey game, with no ego, social media attention seeking, outside of football distractions, bullcrap stuff attached.

 

[lex talionis]

How high his ceiling is hard to judge just yet, but there's no denying that he's had a huge impact in his breakout season with the first team.

 

[AltiUn]

I have high hopes for him, a Mctominay up front sort of player, maybe not an elite talent, but gives a good 6-7 out of 10 sort of performances evey game, with no ego, social media attention seeking, outside of football distractions, bullcrap stuff attached.

He's consistently been one of the best players in every age group he's played in. He's in the Rashford bracket of talent, not the McTominay one for feck sake people are making him sound like some kind of competition winner, he's very highly rated and for good reason.

 

[VanDeBank]

I think Ralf did well to manage his minutes (also driven by tactics probably), start, sub, start, like that. He is 19 only, no need to run him down the ground.

Rashy and Jlingz have been alright from the bench and crap as starters. Starting Elanga more often would certainly improve the team.

The other option is Bruno or Pogba out wide.

 

[city-puma]

Rashy and Jlingz have been alright from the bench and crap as starters. Starting Elanga more often would certainly improve the team.

The other option is Bruno or Pogba out wide.

Agree. A lot have been found during Ole’s time here. We should use those knowledge rather than repeating unsuccessful trials. Pogba can do serious damage to many types of opponents from left or right side, for instance. But, he never plays well in a dual-pivot starting a game when the opponents have a go from the start.

 

[city-puma]

How high his ceiling is hard to judge just yet, but there's no denying that he's had a huge impact in his breakout season with the first team.

Exactly. Look at Ramsey in Aston villa. He got plenty of game time last season. He seems having something special but really couldn’t contribute anything. This season, in just half year, he starts contributing a lot to them. It’s a quite normal process for youngsters during development and self evolution. Hope his ceiling is something very special. Let’s see.

 

[C'est Moi Cantona]

He's consistently been one of the best players in every age group he's played in. He's in the Rashford bracket of talent, not the McTominay one for feck sake people are making him sound like some kind of competition winner, he's very highly rated and for good reason.

I didn't think comparing him to a Mctominay sort of player was an insult to be honest.

My point was he seems like he could be level headed, focused, and consistent sort of player for us, unlike some of our young forward players we have had in recent years, Rashford obviously included in that.

 

[sullydnl]

Had assumed it was something that was presented to him but this makes it sound like he looked for extra prep on his own initiative, which is great.

 

[SirScholes]

Had assumed it was something that was presented to him but this makes it sound like he looked for extra prep on his own initiative, which is great.

I remember when welbeck was given the instruction “Nuerer stays up so do not chip him”

only to try and chip him

it’s encouraging to hear this

 

[El-Manos]

That assist from Bruno though

It's amazing how a man who misplaces the ball for most of the match, can produce an Iniesta like assist out of the blue

That axtusllt looks really impressive from everybody involved . Ball basically didn’t even touch the grass until Fred passed into Bruno

 

[AndersB]

Lovely composure for the goal. Nice to see him place it rather than just leather it like Rashford would in that situation. He's having a very good first season and making a big case to be starting.

Not a criticism of him but I haven't yet seen any stand out attributes like pace or skill or passing. He's doing the basics very well but I hope it's not another young player who bursts onto the scene before fading.

Fixed for you

 

[wise_old_man]

Had assumed it was something that was presented to him but this makes it sound like he looked for extra prep on his own initiative, which is great.

It's not great. It means our current staffs are clueless if the players have to look for and study the opposition's goalkeeper's weakness by themselves. All of Oblak's habits and weaknesses should have been analyzed to the teeth and printed out in the locker's room days before the match.

 

[SoCross]

He's consistently been one of the best players in every age group he's played in. He's in the Rashford bracket of talent, not the McTominay one for feck sake people are making him sound like some kind of competition winner, he's very highly rated and for good reason.

Yep. There’s a reason why he made his debut last season.

Although, if I were the manager, I’d utilise him more off the bench this season, ease him in. Don’t think he should start, that sort of pressure can break a young lad. But RR may not have an alternative.

 

[elmo]

Yep. There’s a reason why he made his debut last season.

Although, if I were the manager, I’d utilise him more off the bench this season, ease him in. Don’t think he should start, that sort of pressure can break a young lad. But RR may not have an alternative.

Problem is we have no real alternative to start players ahead of him.

 

[jem]

Excellent. Love players with pace like that.

 

[Adnan]

I thought he was really good today and displayed his searing pace on a few occasions. He seems to be getting more confident and that is a good thing for us. Still room for improvement but a very encouraging performance imo.

 

[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

Missed a good chance, but no blame on him, he played very well overall. His pace is just silly.

 

[Woodenlung]

The was comfortably our best player today. He offers a much greater threat than Ronaldo across the frontline. His pace frightens the shit out of defenders.

 

[TheMitz]

I love his passion for the game and the fact that he always gives 100% ..... Rashford take note.

 

[Sandikan]

Lots of pace and potential. Not helped at the moment by us being no sort of attacking force, except when playing the madness of Leeds.

Needs to learn when to pass earlier though.

 

[lawliet354]

Along with Matic our best player today, a bit surprised with how comfortable he's dribbling with his left foot.

 

[Red00012]

Playing with a guy full of confidence

could have had 2 on another day

 

[The Stain]

The thing i like the most about him is that he passes the fecking ball, mostly at the right times as well. Something Rashford or Greenwood don't have in their respective locker. Team player.

 

[amolbhatia50k]

Hugely impressed by him. Before this he's been all about runs and goals and while we certainly needed one today his general play was quality today.

 

[united for life]

Full of confidence, good pace, and passion to play for the shirt. He played really well today.

 

[Gordon S]

Is his dribbling improving? Looks fantastic running with the ball at times!

 

[-Supreme-]

He was very good today, has shown an added confidence in this game with his link up and took players on with good succes.

Shame he didn’t finish the best attacking moves of the match.

 

[Stadjer]

Played well but should have scored (atleast get it between the posts) after his great combination with Pogba.

Dont think he is a great finisher yet, that goal against Atletico wasnt great finishing either. Very young still, he has time.

 

[the_cliff]

Definitely needs to be starting over Rashford, very direct, pacy and has better close control while dribbling than Rashford which causes more problems.

A bright spark in a generally forgettable season.