Marcus Rashford was handed the armband in the Carabao Cup fixture against Manchester City. Guess what, he did not really fall short as he put the ball into the back of the net early in the second.
Despite the defeat, the player notably along with Mason Greenwood might have exonerated themselves with regards to United’s only goal of the game.
Following the outcome of the match Manchester City have an upper hand in the fixture as we evaluate the three things Marcus Rashford’s solitary effort implied against their Derby rivals.
Maturity In Transition
The player shows his grown in leaps and bounds over the years at Manchester United after making his debut at the club at 19 and even at a difficult time for the club.
It was no fluke as he captained the United side with a huge responsibility while also giving a lifeline to the United cause.
The way he took the goal was exquisite as his first touch was superb before finishing expertly in the bottom corners to pull a goal back for his side Manchester United at home.
(Good) Great/Technical Awareness
His technically was second to none in the build-up to the United goal in the 1-3 loss at home to Manchester City.
He made no mistake as he showed composure under pressure in the box to find the net thus crediting Greenwood with an assist.
This immense quality would be needed from the wise youngster along in the season even as United big guns (Paul Pogba, Eric Baily and co) continues to recuperate from injuries in order to aid United’s progress in the season.
Good Positioning
Most at the time it takes the right positioning to score the most goals more as United need a response in the match against the citizens.
Rashford read Greenwood’s run thus offering him an option on the right side following United’s break up play from City in midfield.
He set himself well enough to receive the ball in the final third much to the dismay of Argentine center back Nicolas Otamendi who couldn’t cope with his (Rashford) attacking instinct in the area.
This put him in pole position ahead of City defenders with the goal up for the taken as he scored to maximize the good provision made by youngster Greenwood in the build up to the goal.
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