Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashford is "unstoppable" due to his movement, skill and finishing abilities as Manchester United prepare to face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup Final. The Red Devils forward has transformed his fortunes under Ten Hag and is one of the most feared strikers in Europe at this time.
Rashford is on course to break the 30-goal season mark, having notched 24 so far this season. The England international drew a blank against Barcelona in the Europa League in midweek, but the Reds were still able to progress thanks to goal from Brazilian duo Fred and Antony.
Former Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie sat down with Ten Hag to discuss Rashford's fine start to the season. “He was unstoppable against Barcelona [in the first leg],” Ten Hag said on BT Sport.
“With his movements and skills and finishing capabilities, it's very difficult to play against him. Now it's about doing that every game to be unstoppable against any team in the world."
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Newcastle will be hoping they can Rashford on one of those off days mentioned by Ten Hag. However, Van Persie has hailed Rashford's mindset and says he can do the job on any occasion.
“Rashford is a unique talent, we could all see that from an early age," Van Persie said.
“He is now at a stage where it doesn’t matter for him who he plays. If it’s Barcelona, if it’s in England, if it’s a cup game, he can trust his own qualities. Physically he’s very strong, mentally he’s very confident, and that is connected to Erik ten Hag.
“He gives him the confidence and he gives him the stage, so for him it’s just a matter of being fit, enjoying the game and it doesn’t matter against who, he will do the job.”
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