While a massacre of injuries wreaked havoc in Paris Saint-Germain, in Barcelona also we deplore losses. To the long absence of Gavi is added to those, shorter, from Raphinha, Fermin Lopez and Joan Garcia. Everyone will miss the meeting against PSG this Wednesday evening during the 2nd day of the Champions League.
The Barcelonans will still be able to count on Lamine Yamal, returning to the game in the 58th minute of the match against Real Sociedad (victory of the Blaugrana 2-1) and author of a thunderous performance. A return to sufficient competition? Nothing is less certain for the Spanish crack, which complained there is still little of a groin injury. Fortunately for FC Barcelona, Hansi Flick has another attack option in attack.
Freshly arrived at the summer transfer window, Marcus Rashford is in great shape. Co-Meilleur passer of his team (4 assists), he was recruited in order to occupy the role of fourth striker in the Barcelona hierarchy, behind Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski. The English striker has nevertheless managed to make a place on his left side. His recent double during the victory against Newcastle (1-2), at the opening of the Champions League, confirmed his status as a holder in force. But if Hansi Flick recognizes his great performances, it will take more to impress him. And what could be better than achieving it in the face of European champions during a confrontation that has succeeded a lot to the former Mancunian in the past.
Rashford loves PSG
“I said it before the match, after the match, I have total confidence in its qualities, but you always have to work hard and progress every day”declared the German tactician on September 20, about his new recruit that he has “Put 100 %”.
An additional motivation for a player, already with two goals and four assists with Barça, and who particularly likes the meetings against Paris Saint-Germain. With three goals and two assists in six games against PSG, Marcus Rashford will constitute one of the threats, if not the main threat to a Parisian orphaned Parisian defense of Marquinhos (hit in the thigh and absent for several weeks). The opportunity for him to shake up the hierarchy in Catalonia thanks to his talent? Answer Wednesday evening.
