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Rashford talks about his ‘lowest point’ of Manchester Utd career
Marcus Rashford has opened up about the challenges he faced after undergoing shoulder surgery and how he managed to rejuvenate his career at Manchester United.
The United striker revealed to Gary Neville that it took some time for him to regain his confidence and belief following the shoulder surgery. The 2021-22 season was one of the most difficult in his career as he grappled with the effects of the surgery. However, under the guidance of new manager Erik ten Hag, Rashford experienced a remarkable turnaround, finishing the season with an impressive tally of 30 goals in all competitions.
His remarkable performances led to him earning a substantial new contract with Manchester United last month, cementing his position as a key player for the club.
“My lowest point was the post-shoulder operation. I’d never had any serious injuries before that required surgery. The actual surgery was fine. It was tough mentally because I knew physically, I was better, but I didn’t have confidence in it,” Rashford told Neville on The Overlap in partnership with Sky Bet. “I felt like I was backing away [from challenges] because I play on the left side and roll a lot, so I had to use that arm quite often. It took six to seven months to feel like myself again.”
Rashford also explained how his hard work in pre-season helped him rediscover his best form. “Last year I had more time off, so I could do more of the training camp, so I did two weeks in total. 10 days of ball work, running and gym, then four days before (pre-season) of just getting back to speed,” he said. “I had the time to do everything that I needed to tick off and I felt really well-rounded going into preseason. I wanted to be in that position this season as well, so it’s important for me to come here and get the work in. I’ve done a slightly shorter camp this time, I’ve only done eight days of continuous training.”
Rashford’s resilience and determination in overcoming his challenges exemplify his true character as a top-class footballer.