54-year-old English football pundit Alan Shearer delivers his honest verdict on 26-year-old #MUFC player Marcus Rashford after Manchester United goal vs Southampton
English football pundit Alan Shearer has voiced his honest opinion about Marcus Rashford following the Manchester United forward’s recent goal against Southampton. Shearer, a former Newcastle United striker, had previously been critical of Rashford but remained firm in his stance even after Rashford’s goal during United’s 3-0 win over Southampton on Saturday.
Rashford, who netted United’s second goal at St. Mary’s Stadium, thanked manager Erik ten Hag for his unwavering support. The goal was Rashford’s first in the Premier League since March, and it came as a significant moment for the player.
Despite Rashford’s breakthrough, Shearer believes his earlier criticism was warranted. His comments came after United’s 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion, where Rashford was involved in a controversial offside call that manager Erik ten Hag dismissed as “foolish.”
Speaking on BBC’s Match of the Day, Shearer explained, “I don’t think the criticism was unfair. If Rashford performs like he did today, he’ll avoid further critique. It was a top-notch display.”
When host Gary Lineker asked if Rashford faces harsher criticism than other United players, Shearer attributed it to the high expectations set by Rashford’s strong form in the previous season. He expressed hope that Rashford would maintain his current level of performance, emphasizing that delivering consistent displays is key to avoiding further scrutiny and meeting the standards he’s set for himself.
