Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford was again in England for Barcelona’s Champions League conflict in opposition to Chelsea with Hansi Flick sending a transparent message earlier than their 3-0 defeat
Hansi Flick revealed the type of Ferran Torres was one of many the reason why Marcus Rashford was on the Barcelona bench for his or her Champions League conflict in opposition to Chelsea. The Manchester United loannee was absent for his or her La Liga win over Athletic Club this previous weekend due to sickness with that additionally enjoying an element in Flick’s determination.
Even with out Rashford, Barca strode to victory again on the Camp Nou for the primary time in a couple of years by scoring 4 targets whereas additionally protecting a clear sheet.
Torres grabbed a brace in that sport and Flick due to this fact rewarded him for that by naming him within the beginning XI for his or her journey to Stamford Bridge
Flick, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo, mentioned: “Ferran scored two targets on Saturday, and Marcus had been out for 3 or 4 days on account of his damage, however he’s able to play at any second.”
That latter phrase was confirmed by Flick at half-time with Rashford approaching for Torres, who had missed an excellent alternative within the first half, earlier than issues unravelled for his facet. A Jules Kounde personal objective and Ronald Araujo crimson card noticed Barcelona a person and objective down on the interval.
Rashford struggled to get into the sport with Chelsea in a position to lengthen their lead by a stunning Estevao Willian strike and medical Liam Delap end.
The 28-year-old is unlikely to be judged for his show in west London given the difficult circumstances with Flick an enormous fan of Rashford as he made completely clear when requested about his return to the fold.
He mentioned: “I’m actually very glad [he is back]. We will resolve tomorrow [Tuesday] if he performs from the start or if he is available in from the bench. But as I mentioned, I’m glad to have him in our staff.
“Last time after we performed Newcastle, I additionally mentioned this. I’ve adopted him, I feel, his entire profession. I used to be impressed about him, together with his high quality, what he’s doing within the field, what he’s doing in entrance of objective.
“He has additionally confirmed it in Barcelona, which is de facto good. But for him, this modification to stay in one other tradition. The individuals in Barcelona are improbable, we have now good climate. For me, it is wonderful.
“You can see now he’s additionally smiling lots, and if he can benefit from the ambiance we have now, it is usually good for him.”
The determination to signal him completely from United is unlikely to be made by Flick however 13 objective contributions this season exhibits he’s placing himself in an excellent place to have the £26million buy-option in his mortgage swap activated.
Ruben Amorim might actually do with Rashford for the time being after his facet failed to attain in opposition to 10-man Everton on Monday night.
Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko missed the sport by damage with the latter set to overlook the following few weeks. Bryan Mbeumo may also be absent for a interval throughout the New Year as he competes in AFCON for Cameroon.
