EPL Pre-Gameweek 3 Review: Rashford's Playing Position, Klopp's View on the Saudi League's Transfer Window, Plus Commentary

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EPL Gameweek 3 is just about to really kick off today and we felt that it was important to break down some of the most interesting on and off-pitch stories ahead of the action. Twende Kazi! (Swahili for Let’s get to Work!)

Rashford has struggled as the target man in the last two games, and maybe ten Hag should listen to a word of wisdom from Mourinho. Source: Goal.

Rashford’s On-Pitch Playing Position: Is Erik ten Hag Missing Mourinho’s Point?

Former Manchester United manager, “the special one” Jose Mourinho, had previously made remarks that Rashford is a far stronger player in the left forward position than he is as a central striker. Mourinho, in his infinite wisdom, about 4 years ago was very clear in his mind that for Rashford:

"The point are his qualities and for me he is potentially a very good player. He is a very good player in some models of play, he is a very good player in some positions. As a target man, as a No.9, I don't think he has this 30 goals that a top striker has. But he's a very good player.

"For me, he can't get better as a No.9. For me he can get better and better and better playing the way they did today. Playing from the left side, playing with another one as the target man but for him to be the target man in matches w[h]ere United is dominant and playing against defensive teams, low blocks, I think it's difficult for him."

via Manchester Evening News.

Mourinho’s insight then is now what we’re seeing in Man United, as Rashford has struggled in the past two matches as the ‘target man’ or the central striker.