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- Goals
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- Assists
- 8
- Yellow cards
- 6
- Red cards
- 1
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Yes.
Fair enough, he seems to consistently miss these and easier ones though. We’ve seen him score these and much harder ones that requires quite a lot of finesse (vs WH in his first season, I think, where he bent it in the top corner under pressure). So we know he can do it. He’s as far from clinical at the moment though as an attacker can be. Only thing we can do is hope he can develop that aspect of his game. As of know the redemption for me is he keeps getting chances, and despite these last 3-4 second halves, we’re far from a free flowing attacking force.
Personally think he had to take the chance a touch earlier. The goalkeeper was able to close the angle.
If only he'd lift his head for once when in possession!
He could've put that ball above Szczesny had he seen where he was, just poor game awareness from him.
In my head I'm expecting a natural finisher whenever he's presented with a chance....a Fowler or a Shearer and thats just not him. He's got potential to become a better striker but he'll never be what I want him to be. He can be a great option for us but I'll be surprised if his United career isn't always about trying to prove himself against a tide of unrealistic expectations. From myself included.
He is and has always been Welbeck mk.2. He has nothing to offer. Lingard is similary untalented but at least he's usable in moments against tough opponents as a deffensively minded "offensive" player. But Rashford doesnt even have this.
I have no idea if United have someone to mentor the strikers, but I’d like to see someone like Ruud/Teddy/Owen or whoever to come in and spend some time with our forwards because they are all guilty of missing sitters and one-on-ones.
But I can also see howaying Rashford on the wings 80% of the time doesn’t help his finishing either.
But I can also see howaying Rashford on the wings 80% of the time doesn’t help his finishing either.
He needs to vary his finishing. Practice Dinks, placing the shot etc.
He and Martial are polar opposites of the same problem. They're married to the one way of finishing and it hurts them
He and Martial are polar opposites of the same problem. They're married to the one way of finishing and it hurts them
I think it's also because he thinks he has to impress too much and in his mind, maybe it has to come from a powerful finish. I like his shooting tekkers, the boy can generate some great power but sometimes a quick look and placing the ball away the keeper is the best solution, that composure moment will hopefully come with time, when he doesn't feel threatened.
Very good point. At least Martial's typical finish makes him try to place the ball away from the keeper more often than not. Rashford doesn't aim at all
If he can't finish chances like that, he will not last long here.
Just because he runs too much will not going to help him.
Just because he runs too much will not going to help him.
This won't happen at the moment, he's currently nowhere near Martial's level.
This is where I am with him as well. Good backup for a flank position, but #9 only means stone cold finishing and goals for me. Solskjaer, RvN.
I think as others have noticed he doesn't look up when dribbling, this is a problem.
Most good goalscorers are taking 1 touch to steady themselves, 1 quick look up to spot the keeper and then back down to the ball to strike it.
Rashford should have seen the GK closing the gap and just dinked the ball up over his legs, but instead went with the low power shot.
His composure isn't there right now, he's much better when he doesn't have to think.
Most good goalscorers are taking 1 touch to steady themselves, 1 quick look up to spot the keeper and then back down to the ball to strike it.
Rashford should have seen the GK closing the gap and just dinked the ball up over his legs, but instead went with the low power shot.
His composure isn't there right now, he's much better when he doesn't have to think.
The difference is that Rashford's performances haven't been good enough to warrant being a starter. Other than the odd good match here and there, he's generally been poor since the start of last season. Mourinho has given him plenty of chances to win a starting spot but he just hasn't performed well enough to do so.
Since Lukaku has had a dip in form Rashford is the best available option we have upfront.
He gets far too much unwarranted stick on here, you're completely wrong to say he's been poor since the start of last season.
If we pick him he will score goals.
He played well and unsettled the Juve defence. The chance was put on a plate for him by Tony Martial. If it was the other way round, Martial buries it. If it was Lukaku, he skies it or falls arse over tit.
Marcus is only 21 though and he'll be a class player for us. Time and experience is what he needs.
Marcus is only 21 though and he'll be a class player for us. Time and experience is what he needs.
Reminds me of that time Welbeck was 1v1 with Neuer vs Bayern and fecked it
If it was the other way around, Rashford does not put it on a plate for Martial or Lukaku, but instead attempts a shot which is easily blocked by defenders.
I sometimes think we should send him on loan to the Dutch league, and recall James Wilson as our backup striker.
I have a feeling its the case of him thinking, he must score or wont get a shot again. I dunno, maybe hes over thinking it? Or too much pressure for him? Dunno?
He defo needed to lift that one given how close the keeper came. but remember in Jose first season, he scored from an exaxt similar position vs Chelsea (at home in the 2 nil). Im thinking its over-thinking when playing for United. I would have been more confident of him scoring if he was wearing an england shirt.
He defo needed to lift that one given how close the keeper came. but remember in Jose first season, he scored from an exaxt similar position vs Chelsea (at home in the 2 nil). Im thinking its over-thinking when playing for United. I would have been more confident of him scoring if he was wearing an england shirt.
Sanchez is probably better upfront.
And fair enough if that's your opinion about him not being poor that long, but we were mere weeks into the start of last season and people were already talking about how his attitude had changed and he was being far more selfish with poor decision making. He was then being comfortably outperformed by Martial for a good month or two last season before Mourinho finally installed Martial as first choice on the left. And he hasn't been any better in the time since. Sure, he's still had individuall good games here and there, but that's about it.
Fair point.
Oh. He is ruthless and never misses for England?
No striker 'never' misses.
But he seems more confident / less burdened when playing for them. Eg his goals vs Spain.
Does anyone think Rashford could benefit from a loan? He appears to have to have stagnated under Mourinho. Or do we think he would be lost at another club struggling to be first choice, whereas we would always (or at least tons greater degree) prioritize his involvement?
The problem for me is that he just seems to be very basic in his game. It's literally all about pace and shooting. To become a first choice player at a huge club, you need to have a more well rounded game. His touch, hold up play, variation in finishing, vision etc all need to be upped over the next 2 years if he wants to be a proper United player.
The problem for me is that he just seems to be very basic in his game. It's literally all about pace and shooting. To become a first choice player at a huge club, you need to have a more well rounded game. His touch, hold up play, variation in finishing, vision etc all need to be upped over the next 2 years if he wants to be a proper United player.
I'd he doesn't sort out his technique when it comes to finishing soon I reckon he will be replaced by Mason Greenwood.
He needs to watch videos of Messi, Henry, RVN and any other top forward you can think of.
You would never see any those guys going for power when they're in the six yard box, they either placing it or a cheeky dink over the keeper. Hopefully he learns this sooner rather than later.
You would never see any those guys going for power when they're in the six yard box, they either placing it or a cheeky dink over the keeper. Hopefully he learns this sooner rather than later.
This guy has missed countless 1 on 1s this season. 1 from Fred and 2 now from martial to close out games. Also some easy sitters but oh well.
Reading this thread I’m seeing a lot of he “lacks of confidence” and it’s got me scratching my head. What he really lacks is composure on the ball. I’d also add in finishing but it’s really conflicting because he knows how to strike a ball. We need to stop the “lacks confidence” line when our players aren’t doing the basics right. We use that line for each player who isn’t performing to standard.
He is still 21 so he's got a couple more years. Although the finishing has been a let down he has been better in his general play when subbed on. He has made good assists in the Chelsea game and also made that pass to pogba which setup the winner for him. I’d like to see him come off the bench more because it seems to be working just right at the moment when we need extra firepower.
Reading this thread I’m seeing a lot of he “lacks of confidence” and it’s got me scratching my head. What he really lacks is composure on the ball. I’d also add in finishing but it’s really conflicting because he knows how to strike a ball. We need to stop the “lacks confidence” line when our players aren’t doing the basics right. We use that line for each player who isn’t performing to standard.
He is still 21 so he's got a couple more years. Although the finishing has been a let down he has been better in his general play when subbed on. He has made good assists in the Chelsea game and also made that pass to pogba which setup the winner for him. I’d like to see him come off the bench more because it seems to be working just right at the moment when we need extra firepower.
I remember reading Lukaku was helping him with his finishing.... That makes sense
He should watch the Borussia game Vs bayern and the last Borussia goal.
Exactly what Rashford got. The keeper on the right side and one v one. The Borrussi player waited and jinked it over. He didn't try to blast it in. He scored
Exactly what Rashford got. The keeper on the right side and one v one. The Borrussi player waited and jinked it over. He didn't try to blast it in. He scored
It's weird, in 15/16 (his debut season) it seemed like every shot he took resulted in a goal. He was actually very clinical.
Most of his goals that season were instinctive finishes. The only one I remember where he actually had time to think about it was City away.
His quick, instinctive finishing is actually very good. It's one on one's he's really bad at.
I remember reading Lukaku was helping him with his finishing.... That makes sense
For the sake of comparing, what was Eto'o's (?) record for Mallorca at 21 years old?
He was 1 in 2 for most of his time at Mallorca. Except for one bad season.
You're right. Prem + CL stats since he broke through:
2015/16: 7 goals in 26 shots (26.9% converted)
2016/17: 6 goals in 63 shots (9.5% converted)
2017/18: 10 goals in 80 shots (12.5% converted)
2018/19: 2 goals in 18 shots (11.1% converted)
Other players:
Martial
2015/16: 14 goals in 72 shots (19.4% converted)
2016/17: 5 goals in 52 shots (9.6% converted)
2017/18: 10 goals in 60 shots (16.7% converted)
2018/19: 6 goals in 18 shots (33.3% converted)
Sterling
2015/16: 9 goals in 72 shots (12.5% converted)
2016/17: 9 goals in 77 shots (11.7% converted)
2017/18: 22 goals in 97 shots (22.7% converted)
2018/19: 7 goals in 32 shots (21.9% converted)
Mane
2015/16: 11 goals in 86 shots (12.8% converted)
2016/17: 13 goals in 57 shots (22.8% converted)
2017/18: 20 goals in 101 shots (19.8% converted)
2018/19: 7 goals in 35 shots (20% converted)
Hazard
2015/16: 4 goals in 51 shots (7.8% converted)
2016/17: 16 goals in 77 shots (20.8% converted)
2017/18: 15 goals in 93 shots (16.1% converted)
2018/19: 7 goals in 29 shots (24.1% converted)
I'd guess that anything approaching 20% is good/very good for a winger, with anywhere near 10% being on the low end. Did very well breaking through in 2015/16 but has been on the low end since.
Surprised he starts over Sanchez today, but he was fantastic when he came on against Bournemouth, where he scored the winner.
He got the winner which was all that mattered in the end but let's not rewrite history; he was poor apart from it. He certainly wasn't fantastic.
He hasn't been 'fantastic' at any point this season. I don't think he's even had a good all round performance.
He really was fantastic. Made a difference, along with Herrera, when coming on. Hence why both are starting today.
Man City 3:1 Man Utd
Matic is getting a lot of flack, but Rashford for me was the worst. Every touch seemed to end up with the opposition player, and worse he seems to have accepted his mediocrity by dropping his head after every time he gave it away.
Why's he here? Never in a million years under SAF would he have gotten so many games for us. He's a technically worse, but physicaly stronger version of Frazier Campbell. His level is the bottom of the premier league - and even then I think he'd struggle for those teams. Just technically so poor when the balls at his feet.
Why's he here? Never in a million years under SAF would he have gotten so many games for us. He's a technically worse, but physicaly stronger version of Frazier Campbell. His level is the bottom of the premier league - and even then I think he'd struggle for those teams. Just technically so poor when the balls at his feet.
He was getting so frustrated playing under these cowardly tactics. Even Lee Dixon noticed it.
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