Under a new manager, the forward typically gets off to a quick start, but the Portuguese coach’s man-management abilities might spark a long-term comeback
Wythenshawe native who enjoys fighting. Playing in red and white is his natural vocation. So, it must be emphasized, pay attentive attention. Rashford is crimson, just like Manchester.” These are the words to one of the greatest chants that Manchester United supporters have created in recent years, but the song has essentially been put on hold for the past 12 months due to the dispute between the team’s supporters and their own hero.
But on Sunday,Once again, when Rashford displayed more indications of his comeback under Ruben Amorim, the chant echoed around Old Trafford. After scoring the first goal of Amorim’s tenure at Ipswich, the forward scored twice against Everton. In just three games under the Portuguese coach, he has scored as many goals as in his previous eighteen games under Erik ten Hag.
After a difficult year, Rashford appears content once more. He reenacted his signature celebration by pointing to his head after scoring his second goal against Everton. Due in significant part to his poor scoring performance (eight goals across all competitions last season), the gesture, which was a mainstay of his 30-goal season in 2022–2023, had been infrequently observed in the last year. However, even Rashford’s comeback will be welcomed by both United and England supporters, as he seemed to be absent from games both this season and last, his thoughts apparently elsewhere. He faces the challenge of maintaining his motivation and scoring goals, and the initial indications under Amorim are encouraging. Given his recent troubles, it is a little surprise that Rashford is back among the goals, but the attacker has a real tendency to start quickly when a new coach takes over. His two goals against Midtjylland in the Europa League on his United debut under Louis van Gaal in 2016 and his brace against Arsenal in his first Premier League match sent the globe into a frenzy. As was to be expected, he slowed down a little and scored four goals in his next fifteen appearances
Despite not being a consistent starter, Rashford subsequently made a great start the following season under Jose Mourinho. In his first four Premier League games, he scored three goals, but he only managed two more in the remaining games.
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