"Marcus Rashford arrived at FC Barcelona in the summer as a profile who Hansi Flick could turn to when Raphinha was to be rested - especially given how the Brazilian was used to no end last season and ended fatigued. The new signing has, in that way, seen far more prominence than was expected of him and has delivered well in terms of goals and assists."
"With Raphinha's return to the field comes the entry of a warrior who defined Barcelona's previous campaign with numbers that left Europe stunned. He ended with 34 goals and 26 assists and had 12 goals and ten assists at this point in the campaign last season. His relentless work-rate, invaluable contribution to the team's pressing structure and warrior mentality pushed the team to their best version last season."
"Flick is desperate to have Raphinha back in his dynamics and on the field for the team have suffered in his absence. The Brazilian star left the field injured in late September and was expected to be back for El Clasico a month later. A relapse, however, kept him out for another few weeks, and he is now expected to return in a few days."
Marcus Rashford joined FC Barcelona in the summer as a backup option for rested wide players but has taken on greater responsibility after Raphinha's injury. Rashford has delivered a strong goals+assists return, yet Raphinha's imminent comeback threatens his starting place because Raphinha offers exceptional work-rate, pressing contribution, and creativity. Raphinha previously recorded 34 goals and 26 assists last season and had already matched high early-season output before his setback. Hansi Flick urgently wants Raphinha reintegrated to restore the team's pressing intensity and mentality, with expectations that the Brazilian captain will drive a significant campaign.
Read at Barca Universal
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