“You have to deal with it” - Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag highlights what Marcus Rashford must do to maintain high-flying form

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has detailed what star forward Marcus Rashford has to do in order to keep his scoring streak going. The Dutch tactician claimed that the Englishman had to maintain his self-belief and implement the changes suggested by the coaching staff at the club.

Rashford was goalless through the first three games of the season, bagging his first goal in the Red Devils' 3-0 victory over Southampton in the Premier League (September 14).

He followed that performance up with an even better one in the mid-week FA Cup fixture against Barnsley (September 17), striking twice and also adding an assist in a 7-0 thumping.

Elaborating what Rashford has done right of late and what he must do to keep his good streak going, Ten Hag said (via Football365):

"I think every player who is playing in the Premier League, but definitely in this club, need some resilience. Not any football career is only the way up. It's also going on the way down and you have to deal with it."

"Marcus Rashford is also experienced so he knows when there are setbacks, how to fight back, how to set his career, how to set his performance. So he took control of it and I think he is on the way back. He started the season very good and now he has to continue and to progress," Ten Hag added.

Detailing how the coaching staff has helped Rashford regain his sharpness and form, the 54-year-old added:

"Probably he needed some help, by backing him for instance. But at the end of the day, he has to do it by himself. He has to set his life right, he has to set his training attitude right, he has to set his match attitude right. When he sets all of his professionalism, he will perform because he is a class player."

Rashford will likely be named in Manchester United's starting lineup for their upcoming Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace (September 21).

"He has made big progress" - Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag lavishes praise on 22-year-old forward

In a recent press conference, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag lavished praise on young Ivorian forward Amad Diallo. The Dutchman claimed that he was very happy with the 22-year-old's 'progress' since being handed a larger role midway through the 2023-24 campaign.

Ten Hag said:

"He's (Diallo) doing very well. I would say I think from January on, he has made big progress and he is now for every game a consideration. Also for him I hope that he keeps going in this process and he has some attributes that can really help a team."

Amad has made six appearances (four starts) this season, with a goal and an assist to his name. He will likely be in contention to start in Manchester United's upcoming Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace.