He has to be the first to want it Amorim fires Rash warning over form
Manchester Evening News|November 28, 2024
RUBEN Amorim has stressed Marcus Rashford has 'to want it' if he is to regain his prolific form at United.
SAMUEL LUCKHURST
He has to be the first to want it Amorim fires Rash warning over form

Rashford, 27, scored his fifth goal of the season in Amorim's first match in charge at Ipswich Town on Sunday but the academy graduate has only tallied 13 club goals since the start of last season.

Amorim selected Rashford as the striker in his 3-4-3 formation at Portman Road yet Rashford's most prolific season was from the left wing when he plundered 30 goals in 2022-23.

Rashford was dropped from the England squad for the European Championship in the summer and has failed to force his way back in. Amorim conceded the centre-forward's role is not Rashford's best.

"I will try to help him," Amorim assured.

"That position is not the best one for him, especially in a game like that.

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