Old Manchester United general Louis Saha recently gave an insight into the performance and mentality of Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford in a media interview. Saha believes that Rashford doesn't like the way United are currently playing, which leads to him looking frustrated from time to time during games.
Saha said: "Rashford's performance on the field is very different from that of Ronaldinho, who always plays with a smile on his face and enjoys the joy that soccer brings. Rashford, on the other hand, is different, his character determines that it is difficult for him to keep a relaxed mindset when things are not going as expected. He looks frustrated when the game doesn't go the way he expects it to. It's human nature, and as fans, we can understand the feeling. So when Rashford rediscovers the feeling of the game and enjoys soccer again, I'm sure his body language will change as well."
Saha further pointed out that United's current way of playing is not to the liking of the players, but that doesn't mean that the tactics themselves are problematic. He emphasized, "Rashford needs to find a balance with the fans, coaches and teammates and learn the right way to communicate. This is crucial for him."
Speaking about Rashford's substitution at half-time against Porto, Saha expressed his surprise: "At that time, Rashford had only just adapted to the rhythm of the game and found his form, but the coach chose to replace him. And in the next game, he was given another chance to play. These decisions are very confusing to me. As a player, he needs to maintain stability and continuity to perform better."
Saha's words certainly provide some valuable food for thought for United and Rashford. For United, how to adjust the way they play and make the players enjoy soccer more is the key to improving the team's overall performance. For Rashford, learning to balance his mindset and finding the right way to communicate with the team is an important step in his personal growth and progress.
