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Erik ten Hag, the Manchester United manager, has expressed optimism about the form and motivation of forward Marcus Rashford ahead of the Community Shield match against Manchester City at Wembley on Saturday.
The United attacker struggled last season, scoring only seven Premier League goals and missing out on a place in England’s Euros squad. There were also off-field issues, leading to disciplinary actions. However, Ten Hag seems impressed by Rashford’s preseason performances, describing him as “in very good shape” and “very ambitious and motivated to have a very good season.”
Ten Hag is aiming to build on his side’s recent success, having led United to an FA Cup triumph over their neighbours at Wembley three months ago. The Dutchman believes his team has the ability to beat any opponent, but emphasizes the importance of consistency against weaker teams in the Premier League.
Regarding team selection, Ten Hag faces defensive concerns, with question marks over the fitness of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Luke Shaw. This could provide opportunities for Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot, who are yet to feature in United’s preseason due to their involvement in international competitions.
As the football calendar progresses, fans can look forward to exciting developments in the Euro 2024, Champions League, FIFA World Cup, Women’s World Cup, Africa Cup of Nations, Premier League, EFL Cup, EFL Championship, EFL One, EFL Two, and FA Cup.
The 2024 summer transfer window is set to close on August 30 at 11pm UK time in the Premier League and 11.30pm in Scotland, with the deadline aligning across the major European leagues.
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