Manchester United star Marcus Rashford reacted by playing as a second striker in the Red Devils’ victory over FC Sheriff in the Europa League.
Erik ten Hag’s men hosted Sheriff at Old Trafford in a Europa League group stage match and secured a 3-0 win over the Moldovan outfit. Rashford was named on the bench, but the England international came on in the second half.
He also scored a goal in the 65th minute of the match, directing his header from Luke Shaw’s cross that went past Maksym Koval and into the FC Sheriff net.
Against Sheriff, Rashford played a central role, as a second striker, just behind Cristiano Ronaldo. Speaking about playing as a second striker, Rashford insisted that he was comfortable in that position.
Marcus Rashford reacts playing as second striker against FC Sheriff
Rashford said it’s the same principles even though the position has changed. “It was a more central role just behind Cristiano up front. But it’s the same principles, really,” Rashford said. [via Manchester Evening News].
“He wants us to do similar things in those positions, link up with the striker, try to get closer to the striker and ultimately make the box and try to score more goals. It was a nice feeling to go in and make a good impact.”
Meanwhile, the goal against Sheriff was Rashford’s sixth for Man Utd in the 22/23 season. Rashford is a regular starter at Man Utd under Ten Hag. He has appeared in 14 games for Man Utd so far this season.
Rashford has made 11 appearances for Man Utd in the Premier League so far this season. He has added three goals and two assists in the English top flight so far in the 22/23 season.
Rashford has also appeared in three games for the Red Devils in the Europa League and has scored three goals.
Rashford’s tally of six goals so far this season is already better than what he had achieved at Man Utd last season. The 24-year-old made 32 appearances for Man Utd last season and scored just five goals for the Red Devils.
Meanwhile, Man Utd are sixth in the English Premier League points table. The Red Devils have so far collected 20 points in the league from 11 games with six wins, two draws and three losses.
Man Utd take on West Ham in their next game in the English top flight and Rashford will be looking to add to their tally and help their team to three points.
