Marcus Rashford has just experienced a lesson in humility. Four days after his double against Newcastle who had relaunched his rating in Barcelona, the English striker found himself on the bench against Getafe. A surprising decision by Hansi Flick which hides a very precise reason, revealing of the philosophy of the German technician at FC Barcelona.
Rashford, a delay that is expensive
The truth is simple but relentless: Rashford was sanctioned for a delay in the team meeting on Sunday morning. According to Mundo Deportivo, the English international has arrived
“A little late” To this gathering, sufficient to trigger the anger of Flick. An apparently minor fault that cost the 27 -year -old player.
This sanction perfectly illustrates the Flick method. The former German coach makes no exception, even for his most talented players. Jules Koundé, Iñaki Peña and even Captain Raphinha have already paid the price for this intransigence on punctuality. The message is clear: regardless of your status, the rules apply to everyone.
Difficult alarm clock after Newcastle
This sidelines comes at the worst time for Rashford. His double against Newcastle had finally shown his potential in the Blaugrana jersey, he who was struggling to convince since his arrival on loan from Manchester United. This performance had given confidence to Catalan supporters, but Flick has just remembered that talent alone is not enough.
The episode also reveals the personality of the German technician, who favors collective discipline above all. In the title race against Real Madrid, Flick knows that every detail counts. This sanction, although severe, sends a strong message to the locker room: in Barcelona, we do not compromise with the rules, even after a heroic match.
