Erik ten Hag says he’s “not Harry Potter” when requested about Marcus Rashford‘s transformation.
Talking on the pre-match pres convention forward of tomorrow’s FA Cup conflict with Studying, the supervisor was requested about his position within the England star’s resurgence.
“I’m not Harry Potter,” he mentioned.
“It’s simply confidence. Each participant has to make and get his personal confidence. He [Rashford] fought for this, he invested on this.
“In fact, with my teaching employees, we herald constructions, particularly in the best way of play, that give him routines that he must get into the appropriate place.”
“Usually, we had video games the place we didn’t have gamers who had been 100 per cent bodily and mentally match. Now, that’s way more the case and Marcus can take much more profit from such conditions.
“It’s apparent that Marcus at this second is in actually good condition, actually good type. I believe from everyday, from coaching to coaching, from recreation to recreation, the routines are coming in.
“The frontline now additionally provides me a optimistic feeling.”
Ten Hag was additionally requested if Harry Maguire is now the fifth alternative centre again at United.
“No, he’s not the fifth alternative, however it’s as much as him,” he mentioned.
“I’ve to say he’s coaching very effectively, bringing high quality, and that’s what I count on from all of the gamers within the squad.”
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