Zola: Rashford has disappointed me
Marcus Rashford has been linked with a loan move to Serie A in recent weeks after confirming his intention to leave Manchester United for a new challenge.
Gianfranco Zola has spoken to Gazzetta dello Sport about the likelihood of Rashford joining AC Milan in competition with Leao on the left. While impressed with his potential, Zola has revealed his disappointment in Rashford’s inability to consistently enjoy strong seasons.
Talking about Rashford is a sore point for me because, ever since he was a youngster, I’ve always considered him a strong player, one capable of making a difference. He has disappointed me a bit because he could have given much more: he has alternated great seasons, like the one two years ago, with disappointing ones like the last. He’s been quite inconsistent.
He is certainly fast and technically strong. In Italy, he could have an important impact, but it depends on him. In my opinion, for years he could have been the MVP of the Premier League, and yet he never has been. He gives his best on the left: that’s the position where he has played the most with United. On the right, they have used him less in recent years, while he has played as a centre-forward a bit more often.
Milan has Leao on the left, so Rashford could be his alternative, or he could act as a number nine. He’s technically good, tactically intelligent, and with his speed, he can attack space well. Eventually, it will depend on his willingness to adapt to a role that requires concentration and some time to understand the movements.
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