#5 Is Marcus Rashford ready to lead United’s line?
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When Zlatan Ibrahimovic was ruled out of the season with a hyperextended knee he suffered during the quarter-final tie against RSC Anderlecht, it was an opportunity for 19-year-old Marcus Rashford to make the No. 9 position his own and show that he has the ability to lead United’s attack on a regular basis.
He has been impressive in flashes, showing intent to dribble past opposition players with his quick feet but often coming up short inside the box. Rashford often attempts to do all the work by himself even though he has options available to him on either side of the field.
In the game against Ajax, he often found space in the channels between Sanchez and Matthijs de Ligt to receive a long ball but subsequently lost possession in an attempt to take on Ajax’s defence all by himself. Until he improves on that front, Jose Mourinho will shy away from labelling him United’s numero uno striker. With rumours of Antoine Griezmann’s proposed move to Old Trafford in the summer gathering steam, it is likely that the Frenchman will take over the number nine role, with the promising Rashford playing second fiddle.
