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A Tactical Cam: Analysing Marcus Rashford’s Output for Manchester United in 2020.
This thread will analyse:
→ His creation in terms of assists and shot assists.
→ His attacking tendencies in the final 1/3.
→ His penetration of the opposition box.
→ Discuss his output from the left and right flank.
→ His creation in terms of assists and shot assists.
→ His attacking tendencies in the final 1/3.
→ His penetration of the opposition box.
→ Discuss his output from the left and right flank.
Creation:
A. Here his productivity comes from the left — there is a lower amount of passes within the penalty box which shows his “shoot-first” instinct.
B. Efficient link-up with Martial comes from good synergy.
C. “Ball to feet” player — tends to collect from deep to create.
A. Here his productivity comes from the left — there is a lower amount of passes within the penalty box which shows his “shoot-first” instinct.
B. Efficient link-up with Martial comes from good synergy.
C. “Ball to feet” player — tends to collect from deep to create.
Below is an example of Rashford’s instinct to always shoot first — even when shooting is suboptimal.
He squares it right at the keeper instead of a pass to Cavani that would increase the probability of a goal.
Decision making needs improvement.
He squares it right at the keeper instead of a pass to Cavani that would increase the probability of a goal.
Decision making needs improvement.
Crosses:
A low frequency due to MUN’s tactical structure. Rashford’s delivery is more dynamic from the right.
He opts for high crosses in the left half spaces as opposed to grounded crosses, which can be suboptimal — as well as a reluctance to cross from wide on the left.
A low frequency due to MUN’s tactical structure. Rashford’s delivery is more dynamic from the right.
He opts for high crosses in the left half spaces as opposed to grounded crosses, which can be suboptimal — as well as a reluctance to cross from wide on the left.
On the right — Rashford tends to take on players to create opportunities for others rather than cutting inside and shooting.
Notice here how he bypasses two PSG players and creates space to cross.
Notice here how he bypasses two PSG players and creates space to cross.
On the left however, in terms of crosses — he opts to make a run in behind the backline, take on opponents, bypass and create space at the edge of the penalty box and deliver high crosses.
Below is an example of the optimal decision.
Below is an example of the optimal decision.
Take Ons:
One of Rashford’s most valuable asset to penetrating the opposition box is his ability to cut inside and run at opposition defenders to create a goal scoring opportunity.
Fluidity in swapping of the front three supports this. At the right flank, this is sacrificed.
One of Rashford’s most valuable asset to penetrating the opposition box is his ability to cut inside and run at opposition defenders to create a goal scoring opportunity.
Fluidity in swapping of the front three supports this. At the right flank, this is sacrificed.
A popular example is Rashford’s fantastic goal vs. BHA — multiple take on’s that led to a goal.
It is a testament to his role as an inside forward and best characteristic: making the run and disrupting the opposition back line.
It is a testament to his role as an inside forward and best characteristic: making the run and disrupting the opposition back line.
Rashford — however, often develops a case of tunnel vision in his attempts to take on players.
This was the case here as he gets crowded and ultimately loses possession.
This was the case here as he gets crowded and ultimately loses possession.
Ball Recoveries:
Although Rashford doesn’t track back at the desired amount — he still contributes well defensively by pressing in the final third.
This is a great testament to his energy and tenacity in the final third to win the ball and create problems for defenders.
Although Rashford doesn’t track back at the desired amount — he still contributes well defensively by pressing in the final third.
This is a great testament to his energy and tenacity in the final third to win the ball and create problems for defenders.
This is a great example of his importance in MUN’s pressing structure — Rashford here closes down and isolates the FB, forcing the recovery and immediately pushes forward: creating an opportunity.
Overall — Rashford has improved well over the course of the (19/20) and (20/21) season despite a massive injury.
His runs, shooting technique, link-up is a testament to that — and once he improves his decision making, there will be a very lethal player there.
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His runs, shooting technique, link-up is a testament to that — and once he improves his decision making, there will be a very lethal player there.
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