Barcelona forward reflects on his adaptation to team tactics after Copenhagen win: ‘Took me a while’ | OneFootball

Marcus Rashford came on as an impact substitute in Barcelona’s win over FC Copenhagen last night and made a huge contribution as he netted the team’s final goal with a brilliant free-kick.

The goal against the Swedish side only improved Rashford’s already special numbers in the UEFA Champions League, and what makes it more appreciable is how he has delivered in the big games both as a starter and a substitute.

At the end of the group stages, Rashford has five goals and four assists in the European competition alone and is the team’s biggest contributor in the tournament.

Rashford speaks on the system

The Englishman was asked by the media about his adaptation to the Barcelona way after the game against FC Copenhagen and he spoke about how the tight spaces and constant high pressing made it a completely different ballgame compared to what he was used to.

“I think that those of us who play in front have to press the ball zones as best as possible because the problem is when the opponent has time with the ball to think about the pass and see the movements of our defence,” he began.

Rashford scored a brilliant goal vs Copenhagen. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)

Elaborating on how any lapse on their part would cost the team, he added: “If we give them time, they can misadjust our defence and that is football.”

Rashford also explained how it was a style of football that the team were ready to play, despite all the risk involved.

“But it is our way of playing: it gives us intensity to our game, and I think that when we bring that intensity, it is difficult for the rivals.”

The winger then opened up on his adaptation to the same, and how it has all been a learning curve for him.

“It took me a while to get used to it: you can’t leave them alone with the ball: you have to create constant pressure and it’s different from what I did before.”

“But this is the style of our way of defending, and when it works it’s really good,” he added.

Source: SPORT