Context: (this thread was made after the Europa League final against Villarreal. I am of the opinion that (like other players mentioned in the OP), Rashford lacks a ‘killer mentality’ to make that final push in becoming world class). The word ‘rated’ does not take away that Rashford is a talented player who as a young United fan made his own dreams come true. It also doesn’t take away his goal tally thus far. Its merely a suggestive term used to discuss and formulate a realistic profile of what Rashford is on the scale of talent- class and world class).
OP.
excuse me, another thread I know,..
We talk about Martial and his decline, however cant the same be said about Rasford? Its at times infuriating how often an attacks breaks down because of his decision making or lack thereof.That miss (even though it was offside) just showed (my opinion) that he is class but not world- class. During games like these you relay on your more experienced players. However, he definitely isn’t a striker. Is he a left winger? Could be, but during the important moments either his touch isn’t great, his attempt to do a fancy trick falls short or he misses a sitter. It looks to me like he wants to copy Ronaldo (way of sprinting, holding on the ball etc) in stead of finding his own identity. Id even go as far in saying if we put Elanga on left side he wouldnt do worse then Rashford today.
am I being to harsh here? (Could be the emotions after the final).
also why on earth was Rashford still on the pitch yet Greenwood substituted. After that substitute we didn’t have any player to be a real threat.
PS: just to make sure this isn’t a bash Rashford thread, id also mention Martial and Lindelof as players which I believe arent up to United standards.
OP.
excuse me, another thread I know,..
We talk about Martial and his decline, however cant the same be said about Rasford? Its at times infuriating how often an attacks breaks down because of his decision making or lack thereof.That miss (even though it was offside) just showed (my opinion) that he is class but not world- class. During games like these you relay on your more experienced players. However, he definitely isn’t a striker. Is he a left winger? Could be, but during the important moments either his touch isn’t great, his attempt to do a fancy trick falls short or he misses a sitter. It looks to me like he wants to copy Ronaldo (way of sprinting, holding on the ball etc) in stead of finding his own identity. Id even go as far in saying if we put Elanga on left side he wouldnt do worse then Rashford today.
am I being to harsh here? (Could be the emotions after the final).
also why on earth was Rashford still on the pitch yet Greenwood substituted. After that substitute we didn’t have any player to be a real threat.
PS: just to make sure this isn’t a bash Rashford thread, id also mention Martial and Lindelof as players which I believe arent up to United standards.
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