Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim, has suggested that there was nothing special about Marcus Rashford’s first goals for Barcelona.
Rashford netted Barcelona’s two goals in their 2-1 win over Newcastle United in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Another Manchester United loanee, Rasmus Hojlund has also scored his first goal for Napoli in their Serie A 3-1 win over Fiorentina last weekend.
During his prematch briefing ahead of Manchester United’s home game against Chelsea on Saturday, the Portuguese was asked about Rashford’s double for Barcelona.
Hojlund failed to score for Napoli in the Champions League on Thursday night as Antonio Conte’s side were beaten 2-0 by Manchester City.
Both Manchester United left Old Trafford on loan to Barcelona and Napoli respectively in the summer transfer window.
The former Sporting CP boss was asked about Rashford’s goals at St James’ Park, and the manager responded instead, “Rasmus scored, I am happy for Rasmus also.
“It is the same thing with him guys. You are so tough on Rasmus but he scored also, so let’s notice that.”
Alejandro Garnacho would be returning to Old Trafford for the first time since joining Chelsea in the summer and Amorim dismissed suggestions that United’s decision to sell the 21-year-old could backfire.
“I am not concerned about that – I just want to win games,” Amorim said.