Arrived in the Catalan capital on loan, he has already clearly indicated that he wanted to remain definitively. Repeating a performance like that made against Newcastle United last week would certainly be beneficial.
Rashford scored the two goals of Barça in the 2-1 victory in St James' Park, but failed to maintain his pace after being put on the bench for the weekend match against Getafe. He was expected to be a holder, but his arrival late for pre-match training earned him a sanction, as Hansi Flick did with several players since his arrival.
A sanction for Rashford
Rashford's delay was not well received by the English icon Alan Shearer, who clearly indicated that he could not do so if he wanted to stay in Barcelona, according to Sport.
He was sensational against Newcastle. His second goal, in particular, was incredible. But we cannot lack professionalism. Why should everyone be on time, and you are late? It doesn't matter whether you are two or twenty minutes late. You are late, and your teammates should wait for you.
“I guess if you want to stay, especially on loan, you have to change, because in a club as important as Barcelona, there will always be someone to replace you.”
Punishment should serve as a lesson in Rashford
Rashford was undoubtedly aware of the Flick sanctions system for delays, but having been really affected by it certainly woken up. As Shearer said, he will not be able to get away by regularly repeating this behavior if he wants to remain a Barcelona player for the years to come, and this is where he differs from his teammates: their future is assured, his is not.
