Rashford Reveals Manager He 'Loved Playing Under' at Man United

Marcus Rashford's honest admission about his time at Manchester United

Marcus Rashford opens up about his time at Manchester United, revealing the one manager he 'loved playing under' and praising their impact on his career.

“I can speak for many of the players at Manchester United when I say that we enjoyed playing for him. We played good football under Ole.. ”

Marcus Rashford has fond memories of his time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United, describing the Norwegian as a “fantastic person” and revealing he loved playing for him. Rashford made the comments in an interview, highlighting the positive impact Solskjaer had on his career.

The 27-year-old England international's most productive spell at United came during Solskjaer's reign, where he scored 55 goals and provided 36 assists in 135 appearances. Solskjaer's trust in young players and counter-attacking philosophy suited Rashford's pace and directness perfectly.

Rashford's praise for Solskjaer comes after a tumultuous period at Manchester United, where he fell out of favor under current manager Ruben Amorim and was subsequently loaned to Barcelona. The change of scenery seems to have worked wonders for Rashford, who has rediscovered his form and is now a key player for the Catalan side.

Marcus Rashford's tenure at Manchester United hasn't always been smooth sailing. After struggling under various managers, he was loaned out to Aston Villa, but his fortunes changed when he joined Barcelona over the summer. The Catalan club now holds a £30 million option to buy him outright.

Marcus Rashford on Solskjaer: “Ole is a fantastic person. I loved playing under him. I can speak for many of the players at Manchester United when I say that we enjoyed playing for him.

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Rashford's most successful spell at United came under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, whom he “loved playing under.” During Solskjaer's tenure, Rashford thrived, scoring 55 goals and providing 36 assists in 135 appearances. The forward credits Solskjaer for creating a positive environment that brought out his best form.

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Rashford told Norwegian outlet TV2 of his time working with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: “Ole is a fantastic person. I loved playing under him. 

“I can speak for many of the players at Manchester United when I say that we enjoyed playing for him. We played good football under Ole. 

“It was a very successful period for me personally. He is a fantastic person, and I don’t have a bad word to say about him.”

The 2020-21 season was a standout period for Rashford, where he scored 21 goals and provided 12 assists in 57 games across all competitions under the management of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.