Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag provided insights into his decision to substitute Marcus Rashford at halftime during their 3-3 draw against FC Porto in the UEFA Europa League last night. 
The match, held at Estádio do Dragão, saw an intense battle between the two sides. Manchester United initially took the lead with Rashford scoring the opener in the 7th minute. Rashford then assisted Rasmus Højlund, who doubled the lead. However, Porto fought back with goals from Pepe and Samu Omorodion, leveling the score before halftime. The second half saw more drama as both teams added to their tally, ending the match in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
After the match, Erik ten Hag addressed the surprising substitution of Rashford, who had been one of United's standout performers in the first half. Ten Hag explained, "We have to rotate. We go quickly with a turnaround to Villa and they have had a day longer to recover and we have an away game." This decision was part of a broader strategy to manage player fitness and prepare for the upcoming fixtures.
Manchester United's next match is against Aston Villa on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Villa Park. The game is scheduled to kick off at 2:00 PM BST.
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