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‘I think this kid could be world class’ – Rio Ferdinand praises Manchester United match winner Marcus Rashford, saying the hero in PSG’s win could go up another notch if he adds a’ hunter element furtive ” to your game
- Another goal in Paris from Marcus Rashford saw Manchester United beat PSG
- The United striker edged out Keylor Navas at the end to secure a crucial victory
- Rio Ferdinand has praised the winner of the match and says there is still more to come
- The former Old Trafford star also compared Rashford to PSG ace Kylian Mbappé
The winner of Manchester United’s match in Paris, Marcus Rashford, is capable of further progress and becoming a truly world-class player, according to club legend Rio Ferdinand.
The late winner from the forward against PSG, a powerful shot from the edge of the box, gave his team the perfect start to their Champions League group stage campaign, and enthusiastic praise from the experts quickly arrived. admirers.
Ferdinand believes that, with the addition of a ‘poacher element’ to his repertoire, Rashford is fully capable of rising to stardom.
Marcus Rashford has received praise from insiders after his match-winning heroism.
Manchester United forward’s spectacular late goal helped his team defeat Paris Saint-Germain
He told BT Sport: ‘I think this kid could be world class, he needs to add a poacher element, a couple of scruffy goals per season.
Wayne Rooney scored outrageous goals when he joined United, did not score any ugly goals, but later incorporated it into his game to add to his repertoire.
‘If he [Rashford] He can have that ugly side, this kid can be amazing. ‘
The 22-year-old used to be great at reenacting heroic deeds on the same pitch that United miraculously advanced to the knockout stages of the same competition last March.
Rio Ferdinand says Rashford is still capable of progress if he becomes more of a ‘poacher’
Rashford let fly from the edge of the box and then flew off in wild celebrations in Paris
His performance was a stark contrast to that of fellow prodigy Kylian Mbappé, who had endured a frustrating night after being shut out by United’s impressive backline.
Ferdinand couldn’t resist making a comparison between the two players during his post-match analysis, insisting that Rashford’s style of play as he throws himself against defenses is notably different.
“When Mbappe receives the ball, I am on the edge of my seat, while Marcus catches it and takes a look,” he added. “There is a difference in identifying when to go for the goal.”
Owen Hargreaves, another former Old Trafford star, was angered by those who criticized Rashford, and agreed with his teammate Ferdinand that the forward would continue to improve.
Another former United star, Owen Hargreaves, says it’s ‘ridiculous’ for people to criticize Rashford
He said: ‘I think it’s ridiculous for people to question him, at 22 he’s a fabulous player, he’s only going to get better.’
However, Rashford himself would not be drawn to his preferred choice of his two memorable strikes at the Parc des Princes.
“For me, both were opportunities to win the game,” he told BT Sport.
“As a forward in the game, that’s the mentality. You may only get one chance and you need to do everything you can to make it count.
Rashford was able to score another winner on the last gasp with the same flair as last year’s euphoria
United went ahead with a penalty from Bruno Fernandes and endured a deserved victory
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team enjoyed a perfect start to life in Europe after a difficult few weeks
“Of course it’s a nice feeling, the most important thing is that we won the game and now we are in a stronger position in the group.
‘It is the first match and the concentration and intensity that we show today we have to carry forward to the next matches.
“It’s a good performance, but also a performance in which we have a lot to build on, I always believe in the team and as players it is important to believe in the system that the coach chooses to play and today we did it fantastically.”
