Is he really in a stage of his career where he’s carrying Manchester United? I think that’s unfair
Steve Nicol on Man Utd star Marcus Rashford
And Nicol does not think the 21-year-old is ready to have as much pressure as he has got on his shoulders.
“Is he really in a stage of his career where he’s carrying Manchester United?” he said on ESPN FC.
“I think that’s unfair, because that’s what he’s doing right now.
“He’s supposed to score goals, make runs, check back in, defend when he can.
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Nicol says Man Utd have put too much pressure onto Marcus Rashford (Image: ESPN)
“He’s been asked to carry Manchester United, certainly as an attacking force.
“Is he really ready for that? I don’t think he is. I think it’s unfair to put that on him right now.”
Meanwhile, former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley believes Rashford is playing through the pain barrier.
The England ace played in the 1-1 draw against Arsenal on Monday despite being a major doubt with a groin injury.
“He’s definitely not right, at the moment,” Burley said.
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Marcus Rashford has scored just one goal from open play for Man Utd this season (Image: GETTY)
“He just doesn’t look 100 per cent fit. When you’re not 100 per cent you don’t do the things that you normally do, that starts to affect your confidence.
“He took a bad touch for the good chance he had in the first half [against Arsenal] and he took too long.
“Marcus Rashford at his super best would have had that out of his feet and fired the shot away.”
United are in Europa League action on Thursday when they visit Dutch side AZ Alkmaar (5.55pm).