Football news - Marcus Rashford - When a manager has played there's more understanding

Updated 13/09/2019 at 15:25 GMT

Marcus Rashford has aimed a dig former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho, suggesting he’s not as ‘understanding’ as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford

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United have made a tepid start to the Premier League campaign, picking up five points from their first four games.

Rashford in the meantime - who hit two goals in his side’s opening day 4-0 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford - has failed to find the back of the net since that game.

Although Solskjaer got off to a flying start after taking over from Mourinho, the Norwegian has seen performances decline over the past few months.

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Mourinho’s in-fighting with players was one mooted reason for his eventual sacking at Old Trafford.

And when asked what makes Solskjaer a better coach than his predecessor, Rashford said: “Off the pitch Solskjaer he understands the players a bit more.

“Mourinho has his way of reading people.