The Red Devils have a reason to cheer as star player Marcus Rashford has returned to training with the squad. This comes just in time for their pre-season tour of the United States, giving a significant boost to Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
Rashford was notably absent from the 26-man squad that faced Rangers at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday due to a minor injury. He joined Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, and Antony on the sidelines. However, he did make an appearance in Manchester United's pre-season opener against Rosenborg in Norway just five days prior, where he played for 45 minutes.
The return of this talented academy graduate is undoubtedly good news for both his teammates and fans alike.
Ten Hag’s tactical changes
Manager Erik ten Hag is known for making significant changes during matches. During United's opening two friendlies this summer, he swapped out his entire outfield team against Rangers at half-time. Goalkeeper Andre Onana was the only player who completed the full 90 minutes.
Despite these changes, United claimed a 2-0 victory in the Rangers match thanks to goals from Amad and Joe Hugill. Amad particularly impressed by setting a high standard for other wingers competing for starting positions in the upcoming season.
Rashford’s struggles and triumphs
Rashford struggled with form last season scoring just eight goals but was recalled by Ten Hag to start on the left in May’s FA Cup final win over Manchester City. Despite his struggles last season, Ten Hag relied on Rashford's experience during such crucial matches showing confidence in his abilities.
In contrast with last year’s performance, during the 2022/23 season Rashford netted an impressive total of 30 goals - marking it as one of his career highs. While there have been rumors about Rashford leaving Manchester United this summer, the club has not completely dismissed these speculations. However, their preference is to keep him and assist him in regaining his form from the 2022/23 season.
The return of Marcus Rashford to training ahead of the US tour is a positive sign for Manchester United. His experience and skill will be invaluable as they prepare for their upcoming matches. Fans will undoubtedly be eager to see if he can replicate his previous high-scoring form in the new season.
