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“Yes, his relationship with me is very good. We speak a lot. We’re always analysing games and showing me ways to improve.<\/p>\n
“You know, small things that can help me make more chances, more goals, maybe create space for other players as well. We are doing a lot of work.”<\/p>\n
However, Rashford has returned for Ten Hag’s second season after penning a new contract worth \u00a3400,000 a week, looking like a different player… and not for the better.<\/p>\n
The United No 10, who turns 26 this month, has scored just one goal so far this term, the opener in the 3-1 defeat at Arsenal.<\/p>\n
And Rashford’s decision-making, in particular, has been a prominent source of frustration among supporters.<\/p>\n
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He provided the latest example of his shot confidence in Tuesday’s defeat to Galatasaray at Old Trafford while the scores were level at 1-1.<\/p>\n
Rashford was set free down the right and had all the time in the world to produce his trademark low strike across goal – a regular occurrence last season – but he fluffed his lines.<\/p>\n
Rather than shooting, as any top-class forward on a bumper salary should, Rashford looked up and attempted to square the ball to Bruno Fernandes.<\/p>\n
The pass was poor and was intercepted by the visitors’ scrambling defenders, much to the dismay of fans watching and Ten Hag.<\/p>\n
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