In training this morning, Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United team was in a good mood as they continued to get ready for their Europa League matchup against Fenerbahce tomorrow. Additionally, during a training exercise, United youngster Ethan Wheatley brilliantly humiliated teammate forward Marcus Rashford, which was caught on camera.

This season, Wheatley has been a consistent substitute for Ten Hag and has traveled to Istanbul with a 20-man team.

Along with young defense combination Harry Amass and Habeeb Ugonneye, he was one of the top players traveling to the Turkish capital to train with the first team.Additionally, the 18-year-old gained a feather in his cap by nutmegging the United No. 10 to a roaring response and leaving Rashford red-faced during a fierce rondo.

Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, and Rasmus Hojlund were among the members of the outer circle who shared Wheatley’s blend of senior and academy names.

Wheatley played the ball through Rashford’s knees across the circle after he received a pass under pressure from Joshua Zirkzee and Rashford, the midfield defenders.

Disbelieving, Rashford briefly stopped the training exercise and left the circle, holding his head in his hands.

The 26-year-old joined his teammates in laughing and smiling about the episode, which will undoubtedly be used against him in future dressing room banter. It was all in good humor.This season, Ashford is clearly regaining his confidence on the field, as evidenced by his strong showing on the right flank in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Brentford.

With a brilliant back-post cross from deep, he set up Alejandro Garnacho for the equalizer, increasing his season total to four goals and three assists.

Following a positive evaluation by his current manager, Ten Hag, Rashford is scheduled to rejoin Jose Mourinho in Istanbul.

 

 

 

 

“I thought his performance today was fantastic. You can see his potential. After Brentford’s victory, the Dutchman stated, “We want to see this every game because then you see what he can contribute to the team.”Extremely intense, followed by a spectacular cross. The cross was a lot of fun to see, but I also thought the finish was fantastic.

“I believe that everyone is aware of his great potential and that he will score goals, as he did at Porto, when he has this mindset. However, he also provided assists, like he did today and in Porto.”

“But it also starts with a fighting spirit and 100% intensity,” he continued.

“When we bring all this on the pitch, we have a team that can progress and play for trophies this season.”