September 1st 2024.
Watching football can bring out a range of emotions for fans, from elation to frustration. This was especially true for former Manchester United player Gary Neville as he watched one of his old team mates, Marcus Rashford, struggle during a recent match against arch-rivals Liverpool.
Neville couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness as he witnessed Rashford's difficulties on the field. He feared that if the 26-year-old continued to struggle, it could turn the fans against him. It was a tough game for United overall, with Liverpool securing a comfortable 3-0 win thanks to two goals from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah.
The mistakes made by United's defense only added to Neville's concerns, and Rashford's lack of form was a major point of worry for him. Despite starting in all three games of the season so far, Rashford has yet to take a shot on goal and seems to be lacking confidence. Neville couldn't help but acknowledge this, saying that it was hard to watch Rashford's display during the game. He even pointed out a specific moment where Rashford's lack of self-belief was evident, as he opted to turn back instead of taking on a one-on-one with a defender.
Neville still held out hope that Rashford could regain his top form, as he had scored 30 goals the previous season. But he couldn't deny that things were looking bleak for the English winger. The game didn't seem enjoyable for Rashford, and that was a sad sight for Neville. He even compared it to watching Casemiro, another United player, struggle in the first half. Both Rashford and Casemiro had been a joy to watch in the past, but now it was becoming a struggle for them.
As the game progressed, the fans' frustration became more apparent. When Alejandro Garnacho was substituted for Amad Diallo in the second half, boos could be heard from the stands. Neville saw this as a worrying sign, as Manchester United fans are not known for booing their own players. But in this game, it happened twice - once for Casemiro in the first half and then for Rashford in the second half.
Neville reflected on this, saying that fans usually only boo a poor overall performance at halftime when the team is losing. But in this game, it seemed that some fans were taking their frustration out on individual players, which was a cause for concern for Neville. He couldn't help but worry about the pressure that Rashford was under and how it was affecting his performance. Despite this, he still believed that Rashford could bounce back and regain his confidence, but it was clear that it was a difficult time for both the player and the fans.
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