Jose showed us how to win penalties! Marcus Rashford reveals that Mourinho is behind Manchester United’s spot-kick fortunes … and insists there is no ‘bigger game’ than playing Liverpool ahead of the Anfield show
- Marcus Rashford has revealed that Jose Mourinho taught him to earn penalties
- The striker said Mourinho told him to be ‘savvy’ when he was manager of United
- Jurgen Klopp recently added the number of penalties United receive
- Rashford also said there is no ‘bigger game’ for scoring in than against Liverpool
Marcus Rashford has appeared as Jose Mourinho called for him to be more street in the box as Manchester United prepare for Sunday’s title display with Liverpool.
Reds manager Jurgen Klopp recently added the number of penalties his team is receiving compared to United.
And Rashford says United boss Mourinho inspired the change in the club’s fortunes in that area.
Marcus Rashford has revealed that Jose Mourinho taught him how to get more penalties
The United (center) striker said he started ‘getting some penalties’ after coaching Mourinho
‘There have been times when we may not have received penalties,’ he said.
‘I remember when Jose was the manager, there were five or six times where I should have been penalized and he ended up saying to me,’ If you’re not rude about the way you do it, no you are not going to get it “.
‘After that, we started getting some penalties. It was something you have to learn and understand.
‘When you’re scratching behind you or dripping with the ball and you see a challenge coming, you don’t want to be treated because you’re looking for a chance to score.
Rashford (left) said United vice-captain Mourinho (right) called for him to be more ‘savvy’ in the box
‘It’s just a matter of us wanting to score goals and the teams that want to defend goals – penalties can happen. ‘
United extended their lead over Liverpool to six points with a win at Anfield this weekend.
‘For me, there is no sweeter feeling than scoring against Liverpool or Manchester City,’ said Rashford, who won the Football Writers’ Association award this year.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp recently ruled out United receiving more penalties than his side
‘There are no more games for a Manchester kid to score a goal, so it’s definitely a game I’m looking forward to.
‘It’s going to be a great feeling if we can win the League. If we finish second or third, it’s not going to be a good season for us.
‘We are more dangerous, we can score goals at any time. But it is only the beginning. We can do much better. We have an incredible connection. ‘
