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Darren Wells

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explains why he is unconcerned by misfiring Marcus Rashford's form

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has insisted he is 'not worried' by Marcus Rashford's lack of goals for Man Utd.

The 21-year-old missed a number of chances in United's Europa League opener against Astana and has recorded just one goal from open play in his last 14 club appearances.

Rashford has scored three goals for the Red Devils this season, but two of those came from the spot, with the other coming in the opening game against Chelsea .

But Solskjaer backed his striker to overcome his difficult spell in front of goal.

When asked about the damning stat, Solskjaer said: "I don't worry about that, he's getting the chances.

Rashford is suffering a difficult spell in front of goal (AFP/Getty Images)

"Of course he could have scored three [against Astana], but the goalkeeper made a few fantastic saves.

"We're working every single day in training with Marcus and he wants to improve and he wants to be better. He could have finished with his left foot instead of his right once, but it was just one of those days.

"All the goals we've scored have come from our forwards with Marcus, Anthony [Martial] and Dan James so I'm sure he'll chip in with many, many goals."

Rashford's blushes were spared by 17-year-old teammate Mason Greenwood, who notched his first senior goal for the club.

Rashford sees one of his efforts saved by the Astana goalkeeper (REUTERS)

In doing so, Greenwood stole Rashford's record as United's youngest ever goal scorer, as competition for places heats up.

But despite the added pressure of Greenwood's emergence, Solskjaer was adamant the best was yet to come from Rashford.

"He's still young [Rashford], he'll improve and you won't hit your peak as a striker until you're 26 or 27. He's still learning what finishes to make in different circumstances.

"I think today's forwards are different from the old, traditional number nines. There's not many left of them and Marcus can play three or four positions."

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