Paul Robinson says Marcus Rashford has rediscovered his greatest kind at Manchester United – attributing this to his newfound place as a striker.
Talking completely to Soccer Insider, the 42-year-old mentioned Rashford works greatest when deployed as a quantity 9 relatively than a winger.
The England worldwide has began the season on fireplace and at present has 5 aim contributions to his title.
Robinson’s daring declare follows a report by The Solar, claiming Erik ten Hag favours utilizing Rashford upfront as a substitute of Cristiano Ronaldo who has been relegated to the bench in Premier League video games.
As beforehand reported by The Peoples Individual, the Dutch supervisor believes he can lead the Purple Devils to a title cost with Rashford main the road, who he believes has the potential to turn into probably the greatest strikers on the earth.
Robinson was of the identical opinion.
“The massive distinction is he’s being deployed down the center. That’s the reason we’re seeing a greater Marcus Rashford. He has overtly mentioned that he enjoys taking part in down the center.”
“You get one of the best out of him when he performs as a quantity 9.”
He additionally mentioned that the participant’s tempo permits him to get behind rival defences, an amazing trait to have for a striker.
“He has nonetheless acquired issues to study together with his runs however it’s positively his greatest place.”
“In Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen, United have two gamers who can discover Rashford if he’s making these runs.”
He additionally backed the United No.10 to make the place his personal, courtesy of his aspect’s restricted choices within the attacking division.
“It’s a huge vote of confidence for him to be beginning forward of [Cristiano] Ronaldo as effectively. It’s going to have accomplished his confidence the world of fine.”
The previous Spurs and England goalkeeper’s feedback will certainly do Rashford a world of fine and can solely work to spur him on.
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