14 - Marcus Rashford

[iniestaGOAT]

All of the great goalscorers Barça acquired took some time to adapt, they didn’t hit the ground running as well as him IMHO

Suarez was missing easy chances and was a facilitator more than a goalscorer first, looking to find his role in the attack. Ibra never truly was a consistent threat. Titi was whistled early on. Villa struggled and many of us wondered if we got him too late in his career. Only Samu comes to mind who was a rising star at Mallorca and hit the ground running at Barça. Saviola was a disaster

Only Lewandowski was WC from the go and has actually become a key piece in Flick’s offense

I thought Marcus would struggle more in tight spaces since his dribbling is more suited to the Premiership where he could kick & rush the defenders more. But that too he’s becoming more dangerous

We’re 5 months into his loan, months before the business end of season where we should see whether he has what it takes to continue. That will dictate his continuity or not and while I am not fussed one way or the other on the outcome I have the impression he will deliver

He is competing vs RAPINHA and YAMAL
He has no chance tbh,
Question is if they are willing to spend that much for a back up.

Would be solid addition

 

[ZenI]

He is competing vs RAPINHA and YAMAL
He has no chance tbh,
Question is if they are willing to spend that much for a back up.

Would be solid addition

I for one don't really see them as "competing", more like complementing each other. We can't start Raphinha and Yamal in every game and there will unfortunately be injuries of course - Rashy also gives us flexibility, we can move Raphinha or Yamal to AM/ST if needed for example. We for sure shouldn't play Torres on the wings anymore against any decent team. I don't think we'll bring an Oshimenh type of striker next summer, I think we'll bring more of a very promising young talent (much cheaper option also) and rotate him with Torres at CF - so we'll have the cash for Rashy...

 

[FCBarca]

He is competing vs RAPINHA and YAMAL
He has no chance tbh,
Question is if they are willing to spend that much for a back up.

Would be solid addition

And yet he’s 5th in minutes within the squad. Not sure what some of you are watching but clearly a LW is a need position in this team irrespective of Raphinha & Lamine

 

[iniestaGOAT]

And yet he’s 5th in minutes within the squad. Not sure what some of you are watching but clearly a LW is a need position in this team irrespective of Raphinha & Lamine

Cause Rapinha was injured lil bro.
Tell us the minutes ever since Rapinha been back.

 

[TheStig]

Spending that much money for a backup LW in our financial situation and with our problems in defense would be crazy. So we'll probably do it and then cry how Tebas doesn't allow us to buy defenders and a striker. I understand some here don't understand it's not a question if Rashford is good/bad but how that deal would destroy our other potential transfers in the summer.

Get someone actually cheap for a backup LW and spend everything Tebas allows us on defenders and a striker.

 

[FCBarca]

Cause Rapinha was injured lil bro.
Tell us the minutes ever since Rapinha been back.

Facts, son. 8 matches since Raphinha’s green light: Rashford with 418 min, Raphinha with 325

• CDR — MR: 90 min, Raphinha: 0 min
• CL — MR: 44 min, Raphinha: 66 min
• Liga (Osasuna): — MR: 74 min, Raphinha: 88 min
• Liga (Betis): — MR: 90 min, Raphinha: 0 min
• Liga (Atletico): — MR: 29 min, Raphinha: 74 min
• Liga (Alaves): — MR: 47 min, Raphinha: 60 min
• CL (Chelsea): — MR: 44 min, Raphinha: 28 min
• Liga (Bilbao): — MR: 0 min (Ill), Raphinha: 9 min

 

[Co0ter]

All of the great goalscorers Barça acquired took some time to adapt, they didn’t hit the ground running as well as him IMHO

Suarez was missing easy chances and was a facilitator more than a goalscorer first, looking to find his role in the attack. Ibra never truly was a consistent threat. Titi was whistled early on. Villa struggled and many of us wondered if we got him too late in his career. Only Samu comes to mind who was a rising star at Mallorca and hit the ground running at Barça. Saviola was a disaster

Only Lewandowski was WC from the go and has actually become a key piece in Flick’s offense

I thought Marcus would struggle more in tight spaces since his dribbling is more suited to the Premiership where he could kick & rush the defenders more. But that too he’s becoming more dangerous

We’re 5 months into his loan, months before the business end of season where we should see whether he has what it takes to continue. That will dictate his continuity or not and while I am not fussed one way or the other on the outcome I have the impression he will deliver

Not fair to Ibra imo. He scored the first 5-6 games in a row if I remember correctly.

At first he didnt have a role and he thrived doing his thing, then Pep clearly gave him directions to play on the last defender and he became less involved after that and struggled. A player like him needs some freedom. One of the few things that Pep got entirely wrong.

 

[Horatio]

nice

 

[Fati_Future_BallonDor]

A recent report from SPORT has revealed that Hansi Flick is extremely pleased with the impact made by Marcus Rashford and that Barcelona are exploring every possible route to ensure his continuity beyond the current loan spell.

 

[ZenI]

A recent report from SPORT has revealed that Hansi Flick is extremely pleased with the impact made by Marcus Rashford and that Barcelona are exploring every possible route to ensure his continuity beyond the current loan spell.

What "possible" routs are there to take??? We have a deal with United - we can buy him for 20-30M and than the salary is between us and Rashy. Dude is playing well... he has most assist doesn't he? Why would United shave off the transfer fee?
Also, transfer fee is not the biggest problem with FFP, salary is.

 

[vuji_31]

I dont know, he has assists, but that are corners and some long crosses, more of luck then skill..

I would not sign him even for free for this salary of 14mil per season.

That is world class player salery

 

[ZenI]

I dont know, he has assists, but that are corners and some long crosses, more of luck then skill..

I would not sign him even for free for this salary of 14mil per season.

That is world class player salery

Dude, wtf - his crosses are not "luck". He does them again and again, pls don't be silly. Are you ok???

 

[MonteCuler]

It would make sense to sign him if we didn't have much more urgent priorities

And for it to even be considered he has to agree to significantly lower his salary

 

[ZenI]

It would make sense to sign him if we didn't have much more urgent priorities

And for it to even be considered he has to agree to significantly lower his salary

We have, but Rashy is also important. 20ish M and 15'ish gros is a steal.

 

[malvolio]

I dont know, he has assists, but that are corners and some long crosses, more of luck then skill..

I would not sign him even for free for this salary of 14mil per season.

That is world class player salery

He clearly knows how to strike a ball, but that's about it. There is some luck behind the numbers he has here and there's also the fact our team generates more chances + the weak LL effect.
Otherwise his game is wank for a player that commands a salary of that magnitude. Lots of failed dribbles, doesn't track back most of the time, missed passes or chances. To top all this there is his attitude which we know can turn to shit once he gets his contract and feels entitled.
Not the guy to drive us forward, not better than Raphinha, certainly not worth the hassle. Stay well clear!