FC Barcelona: Marcus Rashford sparks debate among the Catalans | OneFootball

Marcus Rashford

At FC Barcelona, the Marcus Rashford situation is causing quite a stir. The Englishman is unsure whether he will remain at the club next summer.

Catalan media have reported multiple times in recent days that Barcelona’s decision-makers are still undecided on whether to trigger Marcus Rashford’s €30 million buyout option. There are lingering doubts about his ability to fully deliver in Hansi Flick’s squad. In the defensive phase, for instance, Raphinha is seen as a far more industrious and effective player when the opposition has the ball. According to Sport, the Barcelona staff are setting up special sessions and drills for the Englishman, aiming to help him grasp what’s expected of him when it comes to winning back possession.

Many also believe he still loses the ball too often, and that for every well-executed move or play, there are three that go astray beforehand. If Rashford can be a bit sharper and more inspired in the final third, he could become even more decisive and effective in the eyes of many observers. It’s a mixed, even paradoxical, record for Marcus Rashford so far, as his impressive stats currently don’t quite offset some of his shortcomings.