November 4th 2024.
Marcus Rashford has recently come under fire for his lack of pressing on the field. Former Chelsea star and coach Jody Morris has joined in on the criticism, stating that Rashford is not on the same level as his Arsenal rival, Bukayo Saka. Morris believes that this could be a problem for the new Manchester United head coach, Ruben Amorim, who is known for his high-pressing style of play.
The issue of pressing has long plagued the Red Devils, with Rashford being a prime target for criticism due to his apparent inability or unwillingness to do so. Morris voiced his concerns during an episode of Rio Ferdinand Presents, where he compared Rashford to Saka and expressed worry that even Amorim may not be able to improve his form. He noted that players who are willing to turn and press back towards their own goal are crucial for a successful high-pressing system, and Arsenal has excelled in this aspect with players like Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
Morris went on to say that, in comparison to Saka, Rashford seems to be on a completely different level. While Rashford has scored four goals this season, only one of them has come in the Premier League. United's next match is against PAOK in the Europa League on Thursday. Morris also pointed out that there have been questions surrounding managers and coaches regarding Rashford's performance, but it may be time to start looking at the player himself. Despite his undeniable talent, Morris believes that Rashford's body language on the field and his lack of contribution to the team's pressing efforts are concerning.
Morris continued to express his doubts about Rashford's abilities, stating that if he is not producing goals and high-level attacking play, then his other contributions to the team are not enough. He believes that this could be a reason why managers have been quick to take Rashford out of games or not start him at all. Morris also reiterated the importance of pressing in a team's overall strategy and how having one player who does not fulfill their role in the press can cause the entire system to fail.
As United prepares to face PAOK, there are already concerns about whether Amorim can successfully implement his high-pressing philosophy with the current team. Only time will tell if Rashford can adapt and improve his pressing abilities, but for now, it seems that even his own teammates are outshining him in this aspect.
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