Marcus Rashford’s return to Stamford Bridge with Barcelona wasn’t a pleasant one
Everything you need to know about Marcus Rashford’s performance against Chelsea
- Match Context: Marcus Rashford came on as a substitute for Barcelona in Tuesday’s Champions League clash, which ended in a gruelling 3-0 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Having recovered from illness, he entered the game when Barcelona were already a man down and trailing 1-0, limiting his ability to impact the flow of the game.
- MARCA’s Assessment: Spanish publication MARCA delivered an assessment of his performance, assigning him a poor match rating of five out of ten. They noted how he struggled to combine effectively with team-mates and observed how Chelsea defenders often closed him down almost immediately after touching the ball.
- SPORT’s Criticism: Another major newspaper, SPORT, highlighted the forward’s lack of impact on the game after his half-time substitution. They reported the Manchester United loanee “couldn’t act as an agitator” and failed to show enough commitment in both offensive or defensive duties.
- Mundo Deportivo Contrast: Mundo Deportivo noted a stark contrast between this performance and a prior trip to England where Rashford netted twice against Newcastle. They summarised his difficult evening by stating the forward “couldn’t swim against the tide” of Barcelona’s poor team performance.
- Coach Flick’s Support: Despite the underwhelming display on the night, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick maintained his strong public support of the player. Flick affirmed he had followed Rashford’s “whole career,” was impressed by his quality and was “very happy” to have him at the club.
- Transfer Outlook: The 28-year-old has scored six goals and assisted nine so far this season in all competitions, but it is still unclear whether Barcelona will look to make his loan move a permanent one next summer.
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