After a resounding victory over Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona have headed to London to prepare for their highly anticipated clash with Chelsea in the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage.
Coach Flick believes that Rashford will return in the match against Chelsea in the 2025-26 Champions League (Photo: Getty).
Marcus Rashford was absent from the match last weekend due to the flu. However, the English striker will return to his homeland, as coach Hansi Flick confirmed that the striker born in 1997 has fully recovered and is ready to play.
"I'm really happy. He's just recovered from a cold and is fine now. We'll decide tomorrow whether he starts or comes off the bench.
Rashford is an important player in the team, I am impressed with the quality of his play, with what he does in the box and in front of goal. He showed that very clearly when he played for Barcelona.
Since coming to Barcelona, you can see him smiling more. He is enjoying playing here,” coach Hansi Flick said at a press conference before the match.
Since arriving at Barcelona on loan from Man Utd, Rashford has left impressive performances, demonstrated through 6 goals and 9 assists in 16 matches.
Rashford’s presence in Barcelona’s squad is a huge, even overwhelming, challenge for Chelsea’s defense. However, coach Maresca did not show any fear and directly explained how to neutralize the Spanish team’s stormy attacking style.
“They are an extraordinary team but we will do our best to win. Their high pressing is a formidable factor, they are a team that creates a lot of good chances and always scores goals. So we will need to find the right balance between attack and defence.
Both sides have stars in their squads, but we will be the better team. Chelsea are improving day by day and I believe we will win this match,” said coach Maresca.
Coach Maresca believes in a victory against Barcelona (Photo: Getty).
Chelsea are banking on a balance between solid defence and effective attack. The tactic is expected to be to take full advantage of opponents' mistakes and maximise their own speed.
With increasingly stable form and high determination, The Blues have every reason to hope for a positive result against the Spanish giant. Although knowing that the upcoming challenge is not small, coach Maresca and his team are ready to fight to gain an important advantage in the Champions League.
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