Marcus Rashford praised by Solskjaer after 'Ronaldo-like' free kick

Manchester United manr, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, praised forward Marcus Rashford's stunning free-kick in a 2-1 victory against Chelsea and called it a 'Cristia Ronaldo-like' strike that sent United into quarter-finals of Carabao cup. Marcus Rashford netted an unstoppable free-kick in 73rd minute from 30 yards to secure a place for Red Devils in last eight. 
Solskjaer said that pace and direction in which Marcus hit ball reminded him of former teammate and United striker, Cristia Ronaldo.

"Rashford has nerves of steel"

While talking to a local media outlet, Ole said that 21-year-old forward held his nerve during entirety of match and that enabled him to score a penalty in first half and free kick in second half of match. He furr added that, when young players get chance to play for senior team such as Brandon Williams, y are bound to play well as it helps m step up for team. 

Ole said that he is well aware of fact that current United squad is a team in making and that y are t a finished product. He also said that boys are constantly trying to improve and trying to play Manchester United way in order to steer team back to ir glory days.

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As Rashford lifted ball over Chelsea's "Blue" wall and past goalkeeper Willy Cabellero, Chelsea manr Frank Lampard also had a few words of appreciation for young forward. He said that it was a special sight, a fantastic technique at a time when his team really needed him to step up for m.

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"Training gave me confidence"

Man of match Marcus Rashford said that training with same kind of ball before match had given him confidence to take free-kick. He said that it was a positive day for him and team. Rashford said that Red Devils have been in a tight spot off late but y are step by step getting out of that phase and back up on ir feet. main aim is to focus on improving in every match in order to add silverware to trophy cabinet.

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'Ronaldo-like strike"

Former Tottenham player James Redknapp also commented on Rashford's freekick and said that such kicks were taken players such as Drogba and Ronaldo and since n match balls have changed so much that when one is trying to lift ball, y have to do it all by mselves but Mitre ball is perfect for players just as it helped Marcus.

A third successive win for Manchester United

Marcus Rashford's Penalty in 25th minute helped United gain a 1 goal lead before Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi equalized in 61st minute but it was young England International's 73rd minute free-kick that sealed deal for Manchester United and ended Chelsea's seven-match winning streak. Red Devils next face Colchester United in Carabao Cup quarterfinal.

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