Mourinho Thinks Rashford is not Fit to Become the Main Striker

DBasia.news –  Marcus Rashford was the opening goal scorer in the North West derby between Manchester United vs. Liverpool, Sunday (10/20). Although able to prove himself in the match, former Red Devils coach, Jose Mourinho, considers that the English player was actually not fit to be the target man.

United drew 1-1 with Liverpool in the continued English League match at Old Trafford last weekend. In that fight, Rashford contributed one goal for the Red Devils. He also often switched positions with Daniel James on the front lines.

“When we beat Liverpool a few years ago, we played with Rashford and Romelu Lukaku up front. Rashford is not a target man, he prefers to move. “I don’t think he’s purely a number 9. If Ole Gunnar Solskjaer played him like he did today, then I think he is the perfect player for him,” Mourinho told Sky Sports.

“Rashford is young but he is experienced. With 21 years he may have more matches than some players aged 24, 25. For me he has the potential to be a great, in several models and in several positions. “

“As a number 9, I don’t think he can score 30 goals in a season. I don’t think he can be better as a target man. Becoming better as a target man is challenging for him, “Mourinho added.

This season, Rashford has defended United in 11 matches in all competitions. He also contributed four goals and two assists.