Erik ten Hag sends message to out-of-form Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford

Erik ten Hag has backed Marcus Rashford to turn his form around for Manchester United after a disappointing start to the season. Rashford has scored just one goal across all competition so far this campaign and has looked a shell of his former self. On multiple occasions, the forward has been hooked with his side chasing goals and frustration among fans is growing.

But last season's 30-goal campaign was evidence of what Rashford can do when he is firing. And United manager Ten Hag is convinced that encouraging performances in training will soon translate on to the pitch.

"I am sure that he will be back on track," Ten Hag told MUTV. “I see him in training performing so well so I think that before long, he will be back on track.

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"He will make a lot of goals for us and he will be so very important for us. Once we find our rhythm, once the team finds its rhythm, it is also easier for him.”

Rashford is one of several United players struggling to find their form in front of goal as Ten Hag's side continue to struggle. Rasmus Hojlund is yet to score in the Premier League following his £72million arrival from Atalanta - although he has three goals in the Champions League.

Alejandro Garnacho and Anthony Martial have one goal each across all competitions but none of Antony, Facundo Pellistri or Jadon Sancho have found the net. United have often been left relying on the likes of Scott McTominay, Diogo Dalot and Harry Maguire to score crucial goals.