Marcus Rashford strengthens case for Barcelona stay with new role | OneFootball

The English forward Marcus Rashford has had quite a fruitful season on loan at FC Barcelona, as, despite not being a regular starter, he has regularly contributed with goals and assists.

Only in recent games, he was able to score a goal against Getafe, and then last night, he was again influential as he provided the assist for Robert Lewandowski’s opening goal of the game.

While he has played mostly on the left wing this season, both the goal against Getafe and the assist against Osasuna came with him playing on the right wing.

As Mundo Deportivo has noted, this ability to play well on both wings could ultimately turn out to be a decisive factor in his continuity at Barcelona.

This is particularly the case as Roony Bardghji, who is meant to be Yamal’s replacement on the right wing, struggles to break from a tight marker, something that Marcus Rashford is more adept at.

The €30 million cost of Marcus Rashford’s purchase clause has so far been a barrier in his permanent move to Barcelona, but his ability to play comfortably across the forward line could finally convince the Blaugranes to make their efforts to ensure his continuity in their team going forward.