“They are just like Me and Cristiano Ronaldo back then. He will surely be better than I was if he start doing what I told him do. I have no doubt about that because me and Ronaldo did the same thing and I become Manchester United Highest Goal Scorer.” – Wayne Rooney sends message to Manchester United two star after their performance in Nottingham Forest win.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney recently provided valuable advice to Marcus Rashford, aiming to improve his attacking performance amid a tough season. Rashford, who played a crucial role last season, has struggled to score, tallying only five goals in 32 appearances across various competitions, a stark contrast to his impressive record of 30 goals and 11 assists in the previous campaign.

During a recent FA Cup match against Nottingham Forest, where Rashford replaced the injured Rasmus Hojlund, his performance fell short of expectations. With a low expected goals (xG) rating and Casemiro’s late goal securing United’s win, Rashford’s impact in attack was minimal.

Rooney, now offering insights from the sidelines, stressed the importance of patience and confidence for Rashford in front of goal. He emphasized the need for Rashford to be more ruthless and hold his position in the central area of the field, urging him to simplify his approach to regain form.

Rooney also highlighted the significance of senior players supporting Rashford to boost his morale and competitive spirit. Meanwhile, United manager Erik ten Hag expressed frustration over Nottingham Forest’s aggressive tactics, particularly targeting Bruno Fernandes. Despite criticism aimed at Fernandes, Ten Hag defended his player, revealing Fernandes played through pain due to an existing injury.

As United prepare for their upcoming match against Manchester City, Rashford’s response to Rooney’s advice and Fernandes’ resilience will likely play a crucial role in determining the team’s success.