Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on Marcus Rashford's substitution: "We need to rotate. We have a quick turnaround to Villa, and they have had a day longer to recover, while we have an away game."Erik ten Hag confirmed on Thursday that Marcus Rashford's surprise half-time replacement in Manchester United's 3-3 Europa League draw with Porto was due to rotation. Rashford had been United's greatest performance in the first half, scoring the opening goal and setting up Rasmus Hojlund as Ten Hag's team stormed out of the blocks and took a 2-0 lead. Former Wales striker Robert Earnshaw told Sky Sports News of Rashford's first-half performance: "Marcus Rashford has been outstanding. "Every time he receives the ball on the left, he scares Porto."He appears to be the most dangerous player on the pitch for Manchester United." Porto 3-3 Manchester United - Match report | As it happened: Porto vs Man Utd Teams | Match stats Stream on Sky I believe that so far this season, he has provided us with an offensive threat by creating chances, assisting, and scoring. "Garnacho we also have to play as well and we have two very good players over that side." When asked if the decision was influenced by Rashford's role in Porto's first goal, Ten Hag replied: "As I said, I have to watch it back, and I think over on the left side, we didn't defend well tonight. "Marcus also played a part in this but, as I say, it had to do with Garnacho and nothing against Rashy." Man United's defense must improve, acknowledges Ten Hag. Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United must do more than squander .

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