Man Utd: Alex Telles scores impressive goal during Brazil training
Manchester United star Axel Tuanzebe has revealed the banter he was having with Marcus Rashford ahead of the England international's winner in the Champions League against PSG. It was a superb result for the Red Devils with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised for his tactics in the clash.
Tuanzebe - making his first appearance since late last year - impressed throughout at Parc des Princes.
But Rashford stole the headlines with his late winner to get United off to a fine start int he Champions League on their return.
Tuanzebe has since opened up on expecting a goal from team-mate Rashford in the match.
Speaking to club media after the match, Tuanzebe said: "I kept telling him through the game, ‘I want my goal, I want my goal!’ and he delivered, so I’m just happy for him.
Man Utd defender Axel Tuanzebe impressed against PSG (Image: GETTY)
"And he’s delivering week in, week out for the team, and I just want him to keep going and helping the team out."
Tuanzebe was delighted to be back on the pitch and putting his injury woes firmly behind him.
On his return to the team, he explained: "Yeah, it was good. It was good to get a run out. It’s a difficult game to come back to, but I’m just happy we’ve got the win. We came here to win.
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
"We’re in this competition to compete. We showed PSG respect, but ultimately we’re the bigger team and we want to dominate and get the three points.
"Most definitely, you pay them [Neymar, Mbappe and Angel Di Maria] the respects but, at the end of the day, you focus on your own game and you try and do your best for the team.
"We came out here to win, got the three points and we’re happy with that."
United boss Solskjaer was also delighted with the win over the French champions.
Man Utd are looking to win their fourth Champions League trophy (Image: EXPRESS)
"It’s a better performance this time than last, even though we won 3-1 [in 2009]," he said.
"The performance this time, we showed we have developed. Scott and Fred were outstanding.
"They're in good form now. They're good players and played really well against Newcastle, they laid the foundation for the win in that game and laid the foundation for today as well."
United return to action against Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday evening (5.30pm).