Manchester United boss Solskjaer relaxed over Rashford’s lack of goals

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not concerned by Marcus Rashfords recent lack of goals due to the Manchester United forwards hunger and determination to improve.Mason Greenwood saved his team-mates blushes on Thursday night as the teenager secured an unconvincing 1-0 win against Astana in the Red Devils Europa League opener.Things could have been so different had United capitalised on their bright start, with Rashford guilty of missing a number of opportunities against the champions of Kazakhstan.Important win to get us up and running. Refocus now for the weekend pic.twitter.com/t2bDVeRbFf Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) September 19, 2019Solskjaer has spoken of his desire for the 21-year-old to score more scrappy goals but is not worried by the fact that the academy graduate has netted just once from open play in eight appearances for club and country this season.Hes getting the chances, the United boss said of Rashford, who scored two spot-kicks this term.Of course he could have had three today. The keeper made a few fantastic saves.I dont worry about that, no.Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not concerned about Rashfords form (Martin Rickett/PA)Were working every single day in training with Marcus. He wants to improve, wants to be better.He couldve finished with his left instead of his right today. Its just one of those days. I thought their keeper was excellent.Asked if United need more goals from Rashford and fellow forward Anthony Martial, he said: All the goals weve scored have come from the forwards with Marcus and Anthony, and Dan James. Im sure theyll chip in with many, many goals.He is still young, hell improve. You wont hit your peak as a striker until youre 26 or 27.3 points is what matters. Preparation for Sunday starts now. #mufc pic.twitter.com/x2mNO0PvF5 Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) September 19, 2019Hes still learning what finishes to make in different circumstances.Martial will be unable to add to his tally at West Ham this weekend as Solskjaer expects the forward to miss the trip to the capital along with Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw.United could also be without Welsh flyer James, who missed the match against Astana with a knock sustained in the victory against Leicester.I dont know, Solskjaer said. Hes not trained the last few days. Hopefully, but not sure.Well have a recovery day with everyone tomorrow and well see on Saturday.A solid performance from Axel Here's his post-match verdict on a tight #UEL encounter.#MUFC #MUTV pic.twitter.com/Ew1HqNM889 Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 19, 2019Solskjaer said the likes of Axel Tuanzebe and Fred are knocking on the door to be in the starting line-up on Sunday, as is 17-year-old Greenwood after his display against Astana.Its always hard to keep players who perform well out of the team, the 46-year-old said.I remember when I came in here and if he keeps scoring goals, hell play.If he keeps scoring goals when hes on the pitch hell get more minutes in the Premier League as well and hell get his first start soon.A big night for @NemanjaMaticFirst tweet First time as captain Let's hear from the #MUFC midfielder https://t.co/rk5LYYraHc pic.twitter.com/ftAE7GPNbs Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 19, 2019United will be desperately hoping this trip to West Ham goes better than the one last September, when Jose Mourinhos side were soundly beaten 3-1 at the London Stadium.Paul Pogbas brace helped Solskjaers side win the reverse fixture 2-1 in April and the Norwegian has underlined the importance of keeping the Hammers out this time around.Uniteds porous defence has been their undoing during their rocky patch under the Norwegian, but he is not concerned by the winless away run that stretches back to the jaw-dropping victory at Paris St Germain in March.Why should we as coaches be concerned? Were looking forward to things, looking for solutions, Solskjaer said.Presenting our youngest-ever goalscorer in European competition: Mason Greenwood This is what it means to him! #MUFC #UEL pic.twitter.com/WKvWKLbMkf Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 19, 2019Ive never been concerned about anything, really. I dont walk around and worry about things. Not at all.Im looking what we can do to improve. Ive never been a worrier.I think we shouldve won at Southampton, I think we shouldve won the Wolverhampton one. Both should be wins.Its still the same size pitch, green with white lines, some fans. Youve got to block out the mental part and play as you would in the park.(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){

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