Flick will teach me — Rashford excited to reach another level at Barcelona

Marcus Rashford spoke excitedly after his first game for Barcelona, detailing how the match was important for his physical level and fitness. He also expressed his excitement to learn under Flick, promising to soak up knowledge under the German’s tutelage. 

The England international was a second-half substitute during Barcelona's first pre-season friendly of the summer, against Vissel Kobe in Japan. 

Rashford played for a little over 30 minutes before he was replaced by Pedro Fernandes, but he looked sharp during his time on the pitch. 

Barcelona won the game 3-1, and while they excited Rashford, he emphasised that his focus is on adapting to the team and getting to top physical shape. 

“I feel very good; it was a good performance, and it was truly wonderful to play in front of the Barcelona fans, and it was beneficial for physical fitness,” he said, per Football Espana.

“I’m looking forward to the upcoming matches. We won today, but it’s important to adapt to the team, get into the playing style and deliver good football.”

Rashford also expressed his keenness to learn from Hansi Flick, with the German enjoying a remarkable success rate with forward players.

“I believe Hansi Flick can make me play good football. I will play where the team needs me and try to score goals and create them from those positions. I’ll listen to any information I hear from Flick and try to apply it to matches to help the team.”