Club legend Rio Ferdinand has leapt to the defence of Manchester United star Marcus Rashford after Erik ten Hag did not start him against Crystal Palace.
After scored 30 goals across all competitions during Ten Hag s first season in charge in 2022/23, the England international s form drastically declined last season as he was heavily criticised.
The academy product also struggled during this campaign s early weeks, but he has impressed after the international break.
After the 25-year-old scored in United s 3-0 win against Southampton, he grabbed a brace and an assist as Ten Hag s side steamrolled past Barnsley in the Carabao Cup, winning 7-0 at Old Trafford.
Despite this, the forward was benched at the weekend as Man Utd were held to a 0-0 draw at Selhu…