His loan to FC Barcelona was supposed to be a parenthesis, but it is looking more and more like a rebirth. In Catalonia, Marcus Rashford regains his influence, his joy of playing and statistics worthy of his best level: ten decisive contributions in his last ten matches. However, at Manchester United, no one seems in a hurry to roll out the red carpet for him. His former legend, Bryan Robson, even issued a public warning which spoke volumes about the persistent divide between the player and his training club.
Rashford revival not enough for United
Asked by Grosvenor Casinosthe Mancunian icon did not mince his words: “Marcus lost his concentration. He’s a huge talent, but his attitude needs to change if he wants to return to United. » Robson criticizes Rashford for a lack of consistency and an attitude considered complacent, emphasizing that the Barcelona context – more dominant and more favorable – protects him more than in the Premier League. “At Barcelona, everything revolves around great players, that helps them shine. In Manchester you have to fight every day. »
These comments contrast with the general enthusiasm aroused by the player in Spain. Under Hansi Flick, Rashford established himself as a key element of Barça, scoring decisive goals in the Champions League and once again becoming an offensive leader. His metamorphosis is surprising, especially when we remember the disenchantment that accompanied him at Old Trafford.
The distance that changed everything
Sidelined by Ruben Amorim this summer, Rashford took advantage of his exile to regenerate. Far from the pressure and the controversies, he displays a newfound discipline and a commitment praised by his teammates. “He’s happy here, he works hard,” Ronald Araújo recently confided. His exemplary attitude contrasts with the image he left in England, where his nocturnal trips and his absences had tarnished his reputation.
In Manchester, Rashford’s success in Spain is embarrassing. Some managers are considering repatriating him, others fear an explosive return to an already fragile locker room. Bryan Robson sums up the dilemma: “We can’t say that he’s having fun in Barcelona but that he can’t do it with us. The problem comes from him. » As long as this perception persists, Rashford will remain a luxury exile rather than a newfound hero.
And if FC Barcelona finally decided to exercise its purchase option, it would perhaps be the end of a love story that had become too toxic.
