Southampton vs Man Utd: Onana Comments on Rashford Display Amid Criticism

Southampton vs Man Utd: Onana Comments on Rashford Display Amid Criticism

  • Andre Onana has praised his Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford after their win at Southampton
  • Marcus Rashford scored Man United's second goal in their 3-0 victory, his first goal since March
  • The England international has faced criticism from fans and pundits after a difficult start to the 2024/25 season

Marcus Rashford silenced critics with a well-taken goal for Manchester United against Southampton.

The Red Devils winger has faced intense criticism in the last few weeks after they lost at home to Liverpool.

His teammate, goalkeeper Andre Onana, has given his assessment of the England star after they beat Southampton 3-0.

Marcus Rashford has received intense criticism this season after Manchester United's poor start to the season
Marcus Rashford had a poor 2023/24 season at Manchester United. Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside.
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Erik ten Hag's side comfortably edged the Saints thanks to Rashford, Matthijs de Ligt and Alejandro Garnacho, bouncing back after the Liverpool loss.

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Many fans were not happy with the Dutchman selecting Rashford in his starting eleven, but he repaid the faith.

The England international had a poor 2023/24 season, where he registered eight goals, per Transfermarkt.

Onana defends Rashford

Speaking after beating Southampton, Onana admitted Rashford wasn't great last season and was impressed with his display at Southampton.

"He had a tough season last year, you know. He wasn't at his best, like all of us, but today he showed himself, he showed he is a great player, one of the best in the world, but that's football and life," he told TNT Sports via Manchester Evening News.

The Cameroon goalkeeper, who saved a penalty against Southampton, hopes the England star can kick on after a few difficult weeks.

"Today he came back again, scored an important goal for us and hopefully he'll do much more for us. I'm really happy for him because he needs his goals."

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Man United faces Barnsley, Crystal Palace, and FC Twente in their next matches, and Rashford will be looking to add more goals.

YouTuber rebuilds Rashford's Rolls Royce

Legit.ng earlier reported that YouTuber Mat Armstrong rebuilt Rashfrod's wrecked 700,000 Rolls Royce.

In March this year, YouTuber Mat Armstrong bought it for £184,000 and even purchased another £90,000 Rolls Royce to get parts to fix Rashford's damaged car.

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