5 reasons why Marcus Rashford would be perfect for Real Madrid

Modified Nov 12, 2016 14:20 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United celebrates scoring the opening goal during The Emirates FA Cup, sixth round replay between West Ham United and Manchester United at the Boleyn Ground on April 13, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) — Marcus Rashford is rumoured to be a target for Real Madrid

#5 Gives Zidane a Plan B

SEVILLE, SPAIN - OCTOBER 15: Head Coach of Real Madrid CF Zinedine Zidane looks on during the match between Real Betis Balompie and Real Madrid CF as part of La Liga at Benito Villamrin stadium October 15, 2016 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images) — Zinedine Zidane has had a superb run as Real Madrid manager

Real Madrid are UEFA Champions League winners and are on a run that could end up setting unbeaten records. Yet, there is still a nagging feeling that Madrid are on tenterhooks tactically. Zidane has struggled to rejig his side in the absence of Casemiro, with his side unable to change up their style of play.

Madrid are heavily reliant on the central striker dropping deep and then laying off the balls to the onrushing duo of Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale. Often times, Madrid are reliant on the individual talents of their superstars to bail them out.

Signing Marcus Rashford offers Zidane tactical flexibility – the youngster is full of running and could be an option on the wings, while also offering Madrid a Plan B if he starts through the middle. Madrid rarely have to rely on defensive, counter-attacking football, but Rashford could be perfect as a speedy striker, with Luka Modric and Toni Kroos supplying him through balls.

Edited by Staff Editor