Rashford scores the winner in the Manchester Derby. Image: @marcusrashford/ Twitter
Rashford talks personal relationship with Benni McCarthy at Man United
Man United star striker Marcus Rashford has provided an insight into his relationship with Benni McCarthy at Man United. It’s pretty awesome.
Rashford scores the winner in the Manchester Derby. Image: @marcusrashford/ Twitter
Man United star Marcus Rashford has given Benni McCarthy some personal props in a recent interview.
Rashford has been on fire for the Red Devils since the World Cup, helping United to the EFL Cup trophy and they’re still in the hunt for FA Cup and Europa League glory.
Rashy has scored 25 times in all competitions this campaign, which is five times as many goals as he managed in the entirety of the 2021-22 season. Right now, we are seeing the best version of Marcus Rashford, and much of the credit has gone to Benni McCarthy.
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Benni McCarthy and his tutelage of Rashford at Man United
The player has now finally discussed the role of United’s new specialist attack coach.
“I think he’s done a good job,” he told SuperSport TV‘s Julia Stuart.
“Obviously it can be tough with getting a full group of new coaches but everyone has settled in really quickly and it’s always good for the forwards to have a particular coach that concentrates on us as a forward group.
“I feel like that since Benni has come in we’ve worked, which has let to us creating more chances, so we’re scoring more goals.
“It’s still early days and Benni will tell you himself that his aspirations are much bigger than what we’ve done so far.
“But you know he keeps pushing us, he keeps trying for us to improve. You can’t ask for anything more than that as a player.”
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Rashford and his personal relationship with Benni
Rashford also discussed his own relationship with the former Ajax, Celta Vigo, Porto, Blackburn Rovers, West Ham and Orlando Pirates striker, saying he always wants his players to improve.
“Benni has been great with me and like I said we’re all forward lads and like I said you have to remember that Benni is part of a full coaching system, so everyone plays there role and for the forwards lads, Benni is on top of what we need,”
“His relationship with me is very good, we speak a lot. We’re always analysing the games as well, he’s showing me how to improve small things that can help me get more chances, more goals and maybe create space for other forward players as well.
“We’re doing a lot of work.”
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Speaking of work, United’s next test comes in the shape of a trip to Real Betis in the Europa League round of 16. They hold a 4-1 aggregate lead from the first leg and will fancy their chances of booking their place in the quarterfinals. The Fulham visit Old Trafford in the FA Cup at the weekend. Will the mighty Manchester United win a treble of cups this campaign?
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