Marcus Rashford Regains Confidence And Form After Lifestyle Changes, Says Erik Ten Hag

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Erik ten Hag is optimistic about Marcus Rashford's return to form, attributing it to lifestyle changes. Last season, Rashford struggled, scoring only seven Premier League goals as Manchester United finished eighth, their worst ever. He was also benched for an FA Cup match against Newport County due to a disciplinary issue. Ten Hag believes Rashford's adjustments will lead to better outcomes.

Ten Hag stated, "I think he is on the way back." He emphasised that players must maintain a disciplined lifestyle to perform well. Rashford needed support but ultimately had to make changes himself. Ten Hag believes that once Rashford aligns his professionalism with his talent, his performance will improve significantly.

Rashford began this season slowly, failing to register a shot in United's first three Premier League matches. However, he scored his first goal of the season in a 3-0 victory over Southampton last weekend. In midweek action, he scored twice and provided an assist in a 7-0 EFL Cup win against Barnsley.

Ten Hag highlighted the importance of resilience in football careers. "Every player in the Premier League, in this club, knows you need resilience," he said. Players face both highs and lows and must learn to overcome setbacks. Rashford understands this and has taken control of his career trajectory.

The manager noted that it's beneficial when strikers score early in the season as it boosts their confidence. With several players finding the net recently, Ten Hag sees this as positive for the team’s morale and performance.

Ten Hag remains confident that Rashford will continue progressing after his strong start this season. The focus now is on maintaining momentum and building on recent successes for both Rashford and Manchester United.