Marcus Rashford continued to receive a cold shoulder from Hansi Flick as he was relegated to a secondary position in Barcelona's match on the morning of April 23rd.
Rashford's position at Barca is not secure at all.
Marcus Rashford's future at Barcelona is becoming uncertain following the latest decisions from manager Hansi Flick.
In the match against Celta Vigo in round 33 of La Liga, Barcelona were without Raphinha due to injury. This was seen as a clear opportunity for Rashford to secure a starting spot on the wing. However, Flick surprisingly moved Gavi to the wing instead of using the English forward.
That decision quickly became a topic of discussion, as it showed that Rashford was no longer among the coaching staff's top priorities.
The course of the match made the situation for the former Manchester United star even more confusing. When Joao Cancelo left the field, Barcelona needed more speed and depth on the left wing. However, Flick gave the opportunity to Alejandro Balde.
A few minutes later, Lamine Yamal suffered an injury and had to leave the field. This was another opportunity for Rashford to be brought on, but Flick opted for Roony Bardghji instead. At halftime, Gavi had fitness issues and was unable to continue, but Fermin López came on as his replacement.
Rashford was only brought on towards the end of the match, playing for about 20 minutes to replace Ferran Torres.
According to Spanish media, there are still many doubts within Barcelona about activating the €30 million buyout clause, not including wages.
With the club still under financial pressure, every personnel decision Flick makes now carries a lot of calculation and a message. And with Rashford, the message just sent is clearly not pleasant at all.