Ralf Rangnick explains how Manchester United are trying to help Marcus Rashford improve his form

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick expects Marcus Rashford is not happy with his recent performances and cannot hide behind the possible excuse of his role on the right wing.

Rashford has scored five goals in four months since recovering from shoulder surgery and his form has been an issue for the best part of the last 14 months.

The 24-year-old was a surprising selection in the Champions League draw with Atletico Madrid in midweek and was substituted in the 75th minute after a poor display.

The forward scored two goals in two games off the bench against Brentford and West Ham, the latter a winner, but he is without a goal in his last five matches.

United great Paul Scholes opined Rashford was 'too anxious' and his fellow Champions League winner Rio Ferdinand said 'I would assume someone would be getting into him'. Rangnick revealed Rashford had been shown video analysis and was spoken to regularly in recent weeks.

"He is definitely not injured," Rangnick said. "He definitely has no issues with his shoulder anymore. We have spoken about Marcus a lot in the last couple of weeks and I have personally spoken a lot with him. There is nothing else to add on that. It’s with him, like with all the other players, when it counts and they are on the pitch - and he started against Atletico Madrid.

"They just have to perform and I am pretty sure he is not happy with his performance right now but it doesn’t help if we discuss that every week and talk about our thoughts about what it might be.

"Is he not happy? I don’t see any reason why he should not be happy? Our results have been good in the last couple of weeks and months. The team in itself is in good shape.

"Right now, he is trying to find his best possible shape and