Marcus Rashford Could Assume a Fresh Role for Manchester United in Upcoming Match Against Brighton
Marcus Rashford is looking to build on his recent goal against Arsenal as he prepares to face Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Last season, when Brighton visited Old Trafford on the opening day, there was immense excitement among Manchester United fans. It marked the first competitive fixture under manager Erik ten Hag. Despite a strong pre-season, United suffered a 2-1 defeat, which immediately increased pressure on the team.
Although United faced off-field turmoil during the international break, they continue to make progress under Ten Hag. However, a slow start to the season, with only six points from the first 12 available, puts pressure on the team to secure all three points against Brighton.
United’s performances in their first four games were uninspiring, especially in attack. They now face a confident and dynamic Brighton side, who have won three of their opening matches and are the league’s top scorers. United must improve their performance to satisfy their fans after a challenging break.
It’s possible that Ten Hag could introduce a new-look front-three for this game, handing full Premier League debuts to Facundo Pellistri and Rasmus Hojlund. Pellistri is likely to start on the right wing, adding a different dimension to United’s attack with his traditional wing play. With Hojlund as a focal point in the middle, Pellistri could provide crosses and service to the Danish forward.
Rashford, starting on the left, will complete the new-look attack. He scored 30 goals last season and netted his first of the campaign against Arsenal, which should boost his confidence. Rashford excels on the left, and playing alongside a natural No.9 like Hojlund should enhance his performance. However, this setup will require Rashford to lead by example and demonstrate leadership as the senior figure in the attack.
Ten Hag has the challenge of unlocking his team’s potential, and a new-look attack with Pellistri, Hojlund, and Rashford could be the solution to improve United’s fortunes.
Marcus Rashford Could Assume a Fresh Role for Manchester United in Upcoming Match Against Brighton
