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Marcus Rashford has been really impressive for Manchester United since returning this season, with the lasting impact of Barcelona being felt.
After leaving on bad terms, there was a question of the fanbase welcoming him back. But Marcus Rashford has already won over Old Trafford in his opening appearances back in red.
Rashford has been Manchester United’s most dangerous player for much of the early fixtures, with much of his improvements being credited to Hansi Flick.
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Marcus Rashford thinks Hansi Flick gave him the development he needed for 10 years
Rashford has returned to United with a point to prove and his performances this season have been absolutely superb, threatening and is unfortunate not to be on a handful of assists.
The current version of Rashford is far more complete and dangerous than any other and he believes it is due to working under Flick.
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According to The Telegraph, there is a feeling that under every manager at United bar Louis van Gaal, Rashford hasn’t actually got the coaching he needs to develop as a footballer.
This would be under Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Erik ten Hag where he never actually developed his game, playing very similar to the youngster who broke through.
But that changed under Hansi Flick, with the report claiming Rashford thinks he gained this development under the German at Barcelona, with the pair having a very strong relationship.
United have already seen the lasting impact of Rashford’s Barcelona experience and sooner or later we will also see the goals and assists begin to flow for Rashford under Michael Carrick.
But it is that vital that Rashford isn’t allowed to regress now back at United, and it is up to Carrick and his coaching staff to continue giving the forward the tools he needs.
Travis Binnion will be doing most of the work with Rashford
When Carrick’s coaching staff arrived, it was Travis Binnion working with the forwards and building a pretty good relationship with Benjamin Sesko in particular.
Rashford will need this to continue at United this season, to continue his late stage development into a complete forward, and if he does there is every chance that he puts himself back in world-class conversations.
Already this season, Rashford has been denied two assists with Bryan Mbeumo somehow missing an incredible chance on the line, while Matheus Cunha missed another huge chance with James Tarkowski coming through behind him with both a great and reckless challenge.
Rashford’s record in the derby will come into play this weekend and don’t be shocked if he ends up being the game-winner for Michael Carrick on Sunday at Old Trafford.
However, the important thing is United keep a high level of coaching to help Rashford get even better.