I know his future will be absolutely brilliant. “Normally, people look to the football talent but personality at his level is very important and he was showing that last season – he was showing that immediately”. “The kid gave us what we had needed in the first half”.
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Rashford has two tough challenges coming his way this season. The youngster has had a meteoric rise after playing his first game for the club under Louis Van Gaal back in February this year.
Real Madrid star Ronaldo enjoyed a six-year spell at United that brought with it, amongst other trophies, three Premier League titles and a Champions League crown. One just can not help but be mesmerised by the striker’s cool head and professionalism at such a young age as Marcus Rashford looks destined to have his name etched in the Red Devils’ history just like the man who inspired him has managed to achieve during his time at Old Trafford.
It’s unlikely to be a midfield partnership which gets the pulses racing but there is no better player in our team for ball retention and circulation than Carrick.
Ibrahimovic, 34, said that as a senior player in the United squad, he is determined to play his part in helping Rashford realise his potential.
“He really is a top player, I had a very good relationship with him”.
The teenager was a second-half substitute in Manchester United’s 2-1 loss to Manchester City at Old Trafford in Saturday’s derby clash but was unable to inspire the home side to an equaliser. He came into the team as an unknown 18-year-old and has not been afraid to make an impact or surpass the established names or bigger egos.
“Performances are the only way that I can decide”. Just like me as a player. Is it their fault or mine?
“So you never know the way players are going to react, especially when you don’t know them so well”.
Rashford is one of those who certainly can cope with the pressure.
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The Old Trafford club will be hoping that they can get in and out of Rotterdam without too much trouble – on or off the pitch – on Thursday.
