I'm worried about Rashford

[Someone]

The kid looks a great talent, but the hype is just too much at this point, there's an article about him in every paper, one of them about his awesome ronaldo like free kick technique.

He starts next season with an incredible amount of pressure, he's now in the papers for all the right reasons, but what happens when he isn't playing enough? what happens if mourinho thinks he isn't ready yet to be a regular? what happens if he's playing and isn't doing well?

It didn't do macheda or adnan any favors, young players aren't always capable of dealing with disappointment, and the more we overrate him the harder it'll be for him to be just an 18 years old player that may still need time to be ready.

 

[Dr. Dwayne]

Rashers seems very grounded and with the right people around him. I'm not worried.

 

[tentan]

He looks like a real star player, you didn't quite get that with Macheda or Januzaj. I think Mourinho will play him; definitely start him in all the cup competitions.

 

[top1whoisman]

Rashers seems very grounded and with the right people around him. I'm not worried.

He does. And here’s one more reason signing Zlatan would be a good idea. He (along with Jose) would take all the limelight and Rashford could be patiently developed instead of being the spearhead of Manchester United attack, which he successfully was this spring.

 

[AR87]

This is going to happen with any bright young talent that's burst on to the scene at a club as big as Manchester United, especially a local born, youth system product. We should be so lucky for this to be a recurring problem rather than a one off.

 

[WhoDaGOAT]

He deals with pressure better than any kid his age that I've ever seen. Rooney like in that regard.

Makes his debut, unexpectedly, but doesn't give a shit and bags a brace.

The one game wonder myth is over him heading into the Arsenal game. Not a fcuk given, he bags another brace.

Local lad and it's the Manchester derby. Away. Oh, I'll just score the winner.

West Ham away in the cup. Tense situation. No worries, I'll just score a worldie. One of the last great Upton park goals.

FA Cup final. The biggest moment of his career. He takes it in his stride. MOTM before he went off, for me.

England debut. Scores.

 

[WhoDaGOAT]

He looks like a real star player, you didn't quite get that with Macheda or Januzaj. I think Mourinho will play him; definitely start him in all the cup competitions.

Oh, I definitely got that with Januzaj. He was playing like a 24 year old during his first few months under Moyes.

 

[Someone]

He deals with pressure better than any kid his age that I've ever seen. Rooney like in that regard.

Makes his debut, unexpectedly, but doesn't give a shit and bags a brace.

The one game wonder myth is over him heading into the Arsenal game. Not a fcuk given, he bags another brace.

Local lad and it's the Manchester derby. Away. Oh, I'll just score the winner.

West Ham away in the cup. Tense situation. No worries, I'll just score a worldie. One of the last great Upton park goals.

FA Cup final. The biggest moment of his career. He takes it in his stride. MOTM before he went off, for me.

England debut. Scores.

People didn't have any expectations of him this season in any of those games, so you can't compare that to the pressure of his second season, now there're expectations, and he's only 18.

 

[DWelbz19]

He'll be fine.

 

[RedIke]

While I can understand the thought, I feel comfortable thinking he can handle it.

I say that because of the amount of pressure placed at his at Martial's feet this past spring.

 

[WhoDaGOAT]

People didn't have any expectations of him this season in any of those games, so you can't compare that to the pressure of his second season, now there're expectations, and he's only 18.

Eh, when you scored 4 goals from 2 games, people expect a certain level from you. There's no point in worrying about nothing.

If he has a bad season, he has a bad season. His ability would suggest that around a dozen goals is achievable next season.

 

[shamans]

He looks like a real star player, you didn't quite get that with Macheda or Januzaj. I think Mourinho will play him; definitely start him in all the cup competitions.

Macheda was not a star by any means but Januzaj is a potential worldie. Janzuaj carried the whole team at the age of 18. That's something Rasfhord hasn't done. Not taking anything away from Rashford but Januzaj to me should a lot more potential. If we do sell Janzuaj, he'll go on to be one of Europe's best for sure.

 

[sammyvine]

Reminds me of Walcott
Hope it doesn't break him

 

[bosnian_red]

Happens all the time. Young players have to prove they can handle the pressure and if they are good enough and prepared, they will rise to the top. Just like I'm not worried about him if we sign another striker. He isn't ready to be starting constantly for us, not yet. Bringing someone in as starter to have him as a squad player is perfect to keep him grounded and develop with a bit more freedom. No young player is guaranteed of making it, and they all have a lot of expectation thrust at them. Some rise to it, some crumble. If they want to be good enough for United, they need to be able to handle it. Simple as really.

 

[El-Manos]

Macheda was not a star by any means but Januzaj is a potential worldie. Janzuaj carried the whole team at the age of 18. That's something Rasfhord hasn't done. Not taking anything away from Rashford but Januzaj to me should a lot more potential. If we do sell Janzuaj, he'll go on to be one of Europe's best for sure.

Agree with this to some extent. Macheda should not be mentioned or compared to Januzaj. Januzaj looked a lot more promising and it's easy to forget how spectacular he looked that season, no defender could handle him and he was playing in a terrible United team.

 

[MDFC Manager]

What's his background like? As long as he has a proper grounded family, he'll be OK

 

[ATXRedDevil]

Seems to have a good head on his shoulders. If Ibra comes it will massively reduce the pressure on the kid. He will be fine

 

[manutddjw]

He'll be fine. We got Mourinho and probably Zlatan which means the focus will be on them and he'll very much be under the radar next season.

 

[MarchingOn]

Good head on his shoulders. I don't see an ounce of Memphis in him. He loves football and loves Man United; he wont let the club down.

 

[Borden]

What I think is so encouraging about both Rashford and Martial is how completely fearless they seem to be. Even as expectations have risen throughout the season they've both seemed to be feeding off it rather than shrinking. It's an invaluable mental strength to have for a young player (which Memphis lacks, by the way), and that combined with the fact that they both seem to be very grounded, calm and mature makes it very easy not to worry. They've both developed a tremendous amount this season (Rashford in particular has taken huge steps in his overall play in a remarkably short time), and I fully expect that to continue next year. Not worried in the slightest.

 

[pacifictheme]

Either he'll cope or he won't. If he doesn't he never would have. Football is a pressure cooker.

He seems fine to me though. And unlike januzaj (who is clearly a bit of a bell end and didn't show half of what rashford has) and macheda (who was actually just a rubbish footballer) hes clearly a nice chap who is very good at football.

Not worried.

 

[Americano]

I'll start worrying once he's photographed in a purple Ferrari with "MR19" stitched on the headrests.

 

[normalone]

I agree completely. He's had a great start to his career don't get me wrong but he's not a guarantee to become a world class player let alone a great first teamer like these articles would have you believe. Martial is the better prospect but Rashford is English so will always grab more headlines. Mourinho will be under immense pressure to play him consistently in a season where we as a club have to focus on becoming challengers again rather than blooding youth

 

[Sereques]

The kid looks a great talent, but the hype is just too much at this point, there's an article about him in every paper, one of them about his awesome ronaldo like free kick technique.

He starts next season with an incredible amount of pressure, he's now in the papers for all the right reasons, but what happens when he isn't playing enough? what happens if mourinho thinks he isn't ready yet to be a regular? what happens if he's playing and isn't doing well?

It didn't do macheda or adnan any favors, young players aren't always capable of dealing with disappointment, and the more we overrate him the harder it'll be for him to be just an 18 years old player that may still need time to be ready.

Ok fine, what do you want us to do? Not play him? There will always be pressure on young players, it's up to the player themselves to disregard everything and focus on working hard.

If a young player doesn't feel the pressure of playing for Manchester United, they shouldn't be here.

 

[top1whoisman]

You. Are. Worried.

 

[Prongsy]

Hype and pressure is good. But the focus last season, should have been on the main team but because we had an average end towards December, everything else like Martial being able to carry on his initial form, and everything including Rashford and other kids, are all just, the silver lining, compared to the bigger feck ups.

It would look the same this season, as the bigger picture, is always, bigger things, like Mourinho and maybe even Zlatan not being as good as he was like one year ago (No shit). So, the pressure on Rash and likes should be okay enough. people still get that he would be a 19 year old, would sometimes be inconsistent. And would probably expect more realistically from Martial and optimistically from Memphis, before thinking Rashford should keep giving 9/10 games week in week out.

 

[Distracted Steward]

I'll start worrying once he's photographed in a purple Ferrari with "MR19" stitched on the headrests.

 

[worcesterred]

He's an intelligent lad, I think he'll be fine.

 

[The United]

It does not matter. Tbh, pressure stuff is all bs.

If someone is good enough, they will have to deal with the pressure and will thrive on it. Look at all the talented kids who become stars or super star laters. They all had to and was able to deal with pressure.

And how many players fulfilling their youth potential later on after they got 'protected'?

Becoming a good player needs good mental strength as well as their physical one.

 

[Varun]

Once our more experienced players step up and deliver instead of being passengers, the pressure and expectations on the like a of Rashford will go down. Atm, these kids are being relied upon to get a club like Manchester United over the line in matches, it's absurd and something I am absolutely certain Mourinho will address.

 

[The United]

Once our more experienced players step up and deliver instead of being passengers, the pressure and expectations on the like a of Rashford will go down. Atm, these kids are being relied upon to get a club like Manchester United over the line in matches, it's absurd and something I am absolutely certain Mourinho will address.

Hopefully, not by his reputation .... of...

....not giving youth players chances. lol

 

[POF]

The kid looks a great talent, but the hype is just too much at this point, there's an article about him in every paper, one of them about his awesome ronaldo like free kick technique.

He starts next season with an incredible amount of pressure, he's now in the papers for all the right reasons, but what happens when he isn't playing enough? what happens if mourinho thinks he isn't ready yet to be a regular? what happens if he's playing and isn't doing well?

It didn't do macheda or adnan any favors, young players aren't always capable of dealing with disappointment, and the more we overrate him the harder it'll be for him to be just an 18 years old player that may still need time to be ready.

I agree. Going to the Euros with England is not beneficial to him at this stage of his career. I think Rashford's situation is worse than Macheda and Januzaj because in addition to the United hype he is "England's new hope".

Much like Rooney, Wilshere and Barkley before him, he won't match the massive over hype and will be labelled shit. Give it a few years and you'll have stories saying how ridiculous it is that he's in an England squad ahead of some average clogger. In the same way as Wilshere and Barkley got with Danny Drinkwater for the Euros.

 

[Distracted Steward]

It's a concern, but he seems to have a personality to deal with it. "Worried about" is probably too strong a phrase. "Concerned for" might be more reasonable. Unless you are privy to specific signs that it's getting to him, these are general concerns. Logical, but not rooted in any changes we're seeing.

I doubt Januzaj had Rashford's work ethic and focus. It seems like he rode his natural talent as much as anything. Clearly, Januzaj is a cautionary tale on attitude.

The rest of the names mentioned just aren't as level headed as Rashford has been so far. His poise is his greatest asset.

I totally agree that Ibrahimović or another top class, first choice center forward coming in would do him well. If the club come to count on him week in and week out, it may hamper his growth.

...But that's something I said about Martial, and was dead wrong.

 

[Rednotdead]

If Rashford were Brazilian there would be no worries about him but he's not, he's English and in England you're not good enough till you're old enough.

I have absolutely no concerns for him and being at Euro 2016 with England can only be good for his development, whether he plays or not.

 

[Ephrem]

Rashford is unique and he is born goal scorer it seems. His movement in the box is unbelievable. If there is no space he creates the space . That goal against West Ham showed his quality,composure and ruthless ability . It was that goal that made me believe we have something truly special ( almost close Martial ) talent in our hands.

What impress me most though is that he doesnt stay away from his fare share of defensive duties . He tracks backs and won the ball at least a couple of times I believe. If he cant involve in the game then he will move in the wings to try to involve in the game . That moment in FA Cup final is very good example for that. He made some flick to get away from the player and also picks out Martial in the box. This are somethings which cant be taught.

Mourinho will love this kid. He will have his own Costa ( in terms of quality and ruthlessness ) and I truly believe Rashford can be a 20+ goals /season player for us. I'm not at alll worried

 

[ryan cook]

But that happens with any great prospect coming through and not only in football, it happens in every sport. If people cant handle being in the spotlight and under media scrutiny then they are probably not mentally ready to reach the heights they are supposed to reach. Its obviously not that black and white but thats how i see it.

 

[BaguetteBoy]

The kid gonna be fine. He seem to take it all in his stride and is absolutely enjoying everything ATM.

 

[kafta]

I think so far he's handled himself very well, and has remained grounded. United must make sure he has good people around him, and Jose will sort out the attack meaning he won't have the weight

 

[kouroux]

@OP: So far so good from Rashford but I can definitely understand your concern. There have been enough promising young players who completely had underwhelming careers after their one great breakthrough season. Only time will tell.

 

[amolbhatia50k]

I think he'll be fine. The pressue on him will be less next season with us strengthening our attacking options.

I'm more worried about Martial and the amount of football he's been playing over the last 10 months and counting.