Erik ten Hag has urged Manchester United fans to “back” Marcus Rashford and help the forward rediscover his best form.
Rashford scored 30 times for the club last season but has been unable to hit those heights again, with just eight goals to his name for United in all competitions this term.
The forward’s form has been criticised, and Rashford took to social media this week to respond to a fan who criticised the “absolutely disgusting” abuse towards him.
Rashford posted in reply: “I appreciate your support! It is abuse and has been for months. Enough is enough.”
The 26-year-old is expected to miss United’s match at home to Burnley this weekend due to injury, having not been involved in the win over Sheffield United in midweek.
Ten Hag admitted that Rashford “can do better”, but insisted the forward needed support if he was to once again deliver on a regular basis for his club.
"I've a lot of sympathy for Rashy, of course," Ten Hag said.
"Last year, he had a brilliant season. I think the best season in his career, he scored 30 goals. You see what he is capable of.
"This season, he didn't give the performances and people have been very critical. We have to back him and everyone should back him to get back to the levels of last year.
"I think he needs the support. We all know what he's capable of, we all have to support and push him. He can do better than this year. We saw last year when he was really brilliant.”
