Van Persie reveals key to Rashford's form

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford

PREMIER LEAGUE Van Persie reveals key to Rashford's form

Faruq Ibrahim 23:42 - 26.03.2023

Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie hails Rashford's form and gives insight into his purple patch.

Former Arsenal forward Robin van Persie raved about Marcus Rashford's form, saying he's in the best moment in his football career. He also explained why Rashford is having such a good time.  

The 39-year-old is regarded as one of the best forwards in the Premier League era. He played for Manchester United for three seasons, and his goals helped the Red Devils win the 2012/13 Premier League title.

Marcus Rashford's scintillating form

Rashford is one of the most in form forwards in the Premier League and the top five European leagues at large this season.

Marcus Rashford has been in superb form for Manchester United this season.
Marcus Rashford celebrating his goal for Manchester United

Manchester United are EFL Cup champions, FA Cup semi-finalists, Europa League quarter-finalists and third in the Premier League, and their success has been largely aided by the form of their talisman, Marcus Rashford.

The Manchester United number 10 has scored 27 goals in 44 games in all competitions this season while providing nine assists. Considering that he and Manchester United had a slow start to the season, his form has been tremendous, and Robin Van Persie agrees.  

What Van Persie said on Rashford's form 

The 2012/13 Premier League winner with Manchester United has praised Rashford's form, saying he is in the best shape of his life and pointing out his fitness and focus.  

"Yeah, you can see he's having maybe the best form of his life," Van Persie told Manunited.com.

"The way he plays, he looks very fit. He looks very focused.

"He looks to have fun. He's on a mission now. Everyone knew from an early age because he broke through from a very early age.

"Everyone knew how good of a player he was - and still is of course - but now you see that everything clicks, and that is partly down to him, but as well a coach, and, as well, your team-mates.

Van Persie then went on to reveal one of the key reasons for Rashford's purple patch and why he believes it will only get better. 

The Dutch striker explained that Rashford's unique connection with Bruno Fernandes is part of why he has been on fire and that he will only grow from strength to strength. 

"If you look at the connection he has with Fernandes, for example, that is something unique." 

"You only have that connection with a few players throughout your career. And he has that now. He is like going from strength to strength."

Rashford is currently on break, as he did not join up with the England squad for their Euro 2024 qualifiers. You can find the full details here.  

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