Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Marcus Rashford can reach the level of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo if he continues to improve.
Rashford continued his excellent form to start the campaign with another goal in United’s stunning 2-1 derby victory against Premier League champions Manchester City on Saturday.
The England international has scored 13 goals this season – 10 of those coming in the Premier League.
And Solskjaer backed Rashford to emulate five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, who claimed three Premier League titles and the Champions League with the Red devils before leaving for Real Madrid in 2009.
“It’s very easy to compare the two of them, yeah,” Solskjaer said. “Both with skills, body shape, attitude, attributes – everything.
“The boy [Rashford] has every chance in the world to become a top, top player. Let’s hope he continues like this.
“I don’t want to talk about the amount of goals. As long as he keeps being positive and being direct and thinking about getting in front of the goal and getting chances, he’ll score goals.”
Rashford struck twice on the opening day against Chelsea in a 4-0 victory, but then only scored once in his next seven league matches and draw a blank in three Europa League games also.
But a goal against a Liverpool halted his poor scoring form on October 20, with the striker going on a extraordinary run to score 10 goals in his last 10 club games.
The England winger also has three goals in his last three international games to keep his spot in the starting lineup despite pressure from Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.
United – up to fifth in the Premier League table after wins over City and Tottenham – welcome Everton to Old Trafford on Sunday as they hunt Chelsea, who are five points ahead.
