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Paul Scholes: How Marcus Rashford can replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic for Man United
PAUL SCHOLES believes Marcus Rashford can fill the shoes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic suffers horrific looking injury against Anderlecht
Manchester United striker Ibrahimovic suffered a serious-looking knee injury in their 2-1 Europa League victory over Anderlecht tonight.
The Swede was taken off at the end of 90 minutes with the game heading into extra time.
Rashford moved from the left wing to centre forward to fill in for Ibrahimovic and scored the vital winner in the second period of the extra half hour.
Paul Scholes says Marcus Rashford can replace the injured Zlatan Ibrahimovic
We saw on Sunday the effect Marcus had on his own, he was a real handful against Chelsea
The Englishman starred in that role against Chelsea on Sunday and Scholes believes he has what it takes to lead the line for the Red Devils.
"He will get his chance in the next few weeks looking at that. It doesn't look great," Scholes said.
"Although he has walked off which is hopefully a good sign.
Paul Scholes has been impressed by Marcus Rashford's recent performances
"We saw on Sunday the effect Marcus had on his own, he was a real handful against Chelsea.
"If Zlatan does miss out we know we've got a top player who can come into his place.
"Zlatan wasn't great tonight. He missed a few chances."
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