Rashford sees Liverpool as ideal opponen
Marcus Rashford believes Manchester Uniteds clash with Liverpool represents the ideal opportunity for the Red Devils to reverse their dismal start to the Premier League season.United have lost their first two matches of the campaign after producing calamitous displays against Brighton and Hove Albion and Brentford, leavingnew bo s Erik ten Hagfacing fierce criticism ahead of Liverpools visit.They have not won any of their last eight Premier League meetings with Liverpool, conceding nine
Frank Gore Jersey goals without reply in two games against their rivals last term. Indeed, Unitedlast had a longer winle s league run against a single opponent between 1983 and 1987 (10 vs Everton).Another defeat to Jurgen Klopps side, meanwhile, would see United slip to four consecutive league defeats for the first time since 1972, but Rashford says the hosts must approach Mondays match with confidence.We have a chance to put it right and theres no better game to do that than Liverpool at Old Trafford, Rashford told Sky Sports.If we can play well and get a result it will be positive for us and get us going for the season.The first thing is you have to go out there and believe youre going to win. Thats the biggest thing, belief and confidence in the team and the tactics. We
C. J. Beathard Jersey have to have that.Football is an unpredictable game. Things can go well, things can go bad but the reaction has to be positive.Weve not started the season as wed have liked to, but we cant let that go against the fact its early in the season and were still working and pushing towards something.It can be a good season. Early days everyone always over-exaggerates anyones performances but for us we have to stay concentrated on each individual game.We cant look too far ahead and we definitely cant look back. We have to stay positive and look forward to the next game.United finished a frustrating 2021-22 campaign sixth in the Premier League table, and already look like outsiders to secure a top-four finish. Ten Hag, meanwhile, is hoping to avoid becoming the clubs second manager to lose his first three matches in charge, afterJohn Chapman in 1921.Rashford acknowledgedUnited have fallen short on a consistent basis, adding: Its been tough. Especially last season, we
Malcolm Smith Jersey didnt reach the heights we could have reached. We didnt reach the standard were capable of.But its something to work towards and definitely right now the team is a work in progre s and we have to understand the situation and keep pushing ourselves every day. Thats the bare minimum and if we keep doing that, Im sure well get back to winning ways.You speak about the next step. Sometimes you can be so close but if youre not there youre not there.That distance can
Kwon Alexander Jersey be bigger than what it feels like. At the same time, we cant getaway from the fact that two years ago we were up there and competing against the best teams in the league.On an individual level, Rashford endured a poor 2021-22 campaign, making just 13 Premier League starts and recording a total of
Tom Rathman Jersey six goal contributions (four goals, two a sists) after spending several months out with a shoulder injury following Euro 2020.Asked whether a spate of fitne s i sues had impacted his form in front of goal, Rashford replied:Yeah, probably. But at the end of the day a lot of those were decisions I made.I was playing for a long time with these injuries, and they werent small injuries, they were injuries I probably should have taken time out with and rested. If I feel I can be positive for the team, Ill always try and put myself out there.For me its just about repetitions and once I start putting the ball in the net again it will be a feeling that will last for a while.