The reason Rashford played 30 minutes in his Barca debut

Coach Hansi Flick explained why he took Marcus Rashford off just 30 minutes after putting him on the field in his Barcelona debut on the evening of July 27.

Rashford is not in the best shape yet.

Just a few days after officially arriving at Camp Nou, Rashford was given the opportunity to debut in a friendly match against Vissel Kobe. He came on for Raphinha at the beginning of the second half but was surprisingly withdrawn in the 78th minute, making way for young talent Fernandez Sarmiento. This decision led many to believe that Rashford's performance was not up to standard.

However, coach Flick dispelled those doubts when sharing after the match: "We are being very cautious with Marcus. He has just recovered from a hamstring injury and has not yet returned to full training with the ball. Taking Rashford off early is just to ensure safety and help him gradually regain his playing form."

Rashford had previously impressed in the second half of the 2024/25 season while on loan at Aston Villa. However, a hamstring injury in April ruled him out for the rest of the season.

With a careful plan from the coaching staff, Rashford is expected to gradually regain his fitness and ball feel through the remaining three friendly matches, before heading to the La Liga opening match against Mallorca on August 16.

Despite an incomplete debut, with his class and determination, Rashford still promises to be an important piece in the Barcelona squad under Hansi Flick.

Source: https://znews.vn/ly-do-rashford-da-30-phut-tran-ra-mat-barca-post1572142.html