"The hesitation does not stem from his output alone, but from a sporting evaluation. One of the main concerns highlighted internally is Rashford's work when Barcelona defend high up the pitch, as his pressing in the high block has not always met Flick's demands. That said, the club has noted a clear improvement in recent matches, with Rashford showing greater effort in covering spaces and contributing more consistently without the ball."
"Signed last summer on loan from Manchester United, the forward has made a clear impact in the first half of the campaign, even if his role has not always been that of a guaranteed starter. Across all competitions, he has already registered seven goals and eleven assists, a return that places him among Barcelona's most productive attackers this season. Whenever Hansi Flick has turned to him, Rashford has delivered, either by scoring, creating chances, or changing the rhythm of games from the bench."
Marcus Rashford joined Barcelona on loan from Manchester United and has produced seven goals and eleven assists across all competitions, becoming one of the club's most productive attackers. Hansi Flick has used him both as a starter and from the bench, with Rashford contributing by scoring, creating chances, and changing game rhythm. Barcelona remain undecided on activating the €30 million buy option, citing sporting concerns, mainly his inconsistent pressing in the high block. Recent matches show improved defensive work and better off-ball coverage. Supporters of keeping him point to strong dressing-room integration, fan connection, and his top-level experience. Manchester United's situation could also affect his future.
Read at Barca Universal
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]